Madrid Protest Demands Action on Gaza Crisis

Protests Erupt in Madrid Amid Gaza Crisis Madrid, Spain – Hundreds of people took to the streets of Madrid on May 15, 2025, to protest the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The demonstration, captured on video by CGTN Europe, showcased a passionate display of solidarity with the Palestinian people. Many carried signs calling for an immediate arms embargo against Israel and a complete severance of diplomatic ties between Spain and Israel. One demonstrator, whose face was partially obscured, shouted, "¡Resistencia!" repeatedly. The crowd's chants and signs emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian aid to reach the besieged population, which aid agencies warn is facing imminent famine. CGTN Europe's Ken Browne reported from the scene, stating, "Some 25,000 children are among the 55,000 Palestinians who have lost their lives in the military operations." His report highlighted the dire circumstances and the protesters' demands for international action. The demonstration underscored the growing global concern over the situation in Gaza and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The protesters' impassioned pleas for humanitarian intervention served as a powerful testament to the international community's moral obligation to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.