Mass Protests in Spain Demand End to Israeli Occupation, Support for Palestinian Rights

November 30, 2025
Mass Protests in Spain Demand End to Israeli Occupation, Support for Palestinian Rights
  • The capital and Barcelona hosted the biggest demonstrations, underscoring the scale of nationwide mobilization.

  • The protests form part of a global wave demanding accountability, an end to Israeli operations in Gaza, and stronger international action to uphold Palestinian rights.

  • A broad coalition of Spanish civil society groups denounces 78 years of Israeli colonialism, military occupation, apartheid, and displacement, criticizing Israel for abandoning the Gaza ceasefire and delaying humanitarian aid.

  • Palestinian solidarity organizations in Spain condemn colonialism, occupation, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing in Palestine, urging severing diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with Israel along with international sanctions and ICC/ICJ accountability.

  • Madrid and Barcelona emerge as the largest centers of participation, reflecting widespread public engagement across multiple Spanish cities.

  • Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed support for the Palestinian people and reaffirmed a commitment to a two-state solution, saying Spain will stand by humanity on social platforms.

  • Demonstrators carried signs like Stop the Genocide and Complete Ban on Arms Sales to Israel, and chanted Free Palestine and Israel the Killer.

  • Banners and chants condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and called for arms bans and Palestinian rights.

  • Thousands across more than 40 Spanish cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, gathered to show solidarity with Palestinians on the UN-designated International Day of Solidarity on November 29, 2025.

  • The nationwide rallies in Spain marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, highlighting broad public support.

  • The UN observance aims to advance Palestinian rights, while continuing calls for accountability and humanitarian aid amid the Gaza ceasefire context.

  • Activists urged governments to sever diplomatic, economic, sports, cultural, and academic ties with Israel and pressed for sanctions and legal actions at the ICJ and ICC.

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