Hundreds of pro-Palestine supporters gathered on Wednesday in the Czech capital Prague to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza as they marked the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People amid the Israel-Hamas fight, Anadolu Agency reports.

The marchers — hailing from all walks of life with diverse nationalities and ethnicities — gathered in frigid temperatures in Wenceslas Square, carrying placards and Palestinian flags.

Speakers at the march called for a permanent ceasefire to avoid further loss of innocent lives and strongly criticised the Czech government’s unconditional support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

“The Israeli actions can be equated to genocide, and there is no ambiguity in it. The Western world should break its questionable silence and stand on the side of humanity,” said Kara, one of the speakers.

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