11 More Die of Hunger in Gaza, 150 Protesters Arrested in London

Melbourne, August 10- At least 11 more Palestinians have died of hunger in Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the local health authorities, bringing the total number of hunger-related deaths to 212 since the Israeli siege began.

Meanwhile, in London, 150 protesters were arrested during a rally condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza, as demonstrations continue worldwide.

According to Al Jazeera, Israel is now planning to take control of Gaza City and force nearly 1 million Palestinians into makeshift “detention camps” in the south. However, many residents have refused to leave their homes despite the threats.

The European Palestinian Media Center released footage of widespread protests across Europe against Israeli military operations and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Demonstrations took place in Berlin (Germany), Oslo (Norway), Stockholm and Helsingborg (Sweden), Amsterdam (Netherlands), and Copenhagen and Aarhus (Denmark).

Protesters demanded Palestinian freedom, an end to the war, and immediate humanitarian access to the besieged region.

The Israeli military reported that 106 aid packages were airdropped over Gaza today with the involvement of six countries: Italy and Greece (for the first time), along with the UAE, Jordan, Germany, and the Netherlands.

However, the UN and international aid agencies have repeatedly condemned the airdrop strategy as ineffective and dangerous, arguing that Israel continues to block the majority of aid from entering Gaza by land, leading to a worsening famine.

In London, the Metropolitan Police said 150 people were arrested at Parliament Square while holding placards in support of the “Palestine Action” movement.

In July, British lawmakers designated Palestine Action as a “terrorist organization,” citing its efforts to disrupt arms supplies to Israel and protest against alleged war crimes in Gaza. Under the new designation, membership in the group is now a criminal offense, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

Last week, Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori was granted permission to legally challenge the UK government’s designation of the group as a terrorist organization.