Stockholm Rally Slams Continued Attacks on Gaza, Urges End to Swedish Arms Sales to Israel

IQNA – A demonstration was held in Stockholm on Saturday where the protesters condemned Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza despite the ceasefire that came into effect in October.

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of the Swedish capital to protest the Israeli regime’s continuing attacks on the Gaza Strip.

The protest, organized by multiple civil society groups, took place at Odenplan Square, where participants carried banners reading “Children are being killed in Gaza,” “Schools and hospitals are being bombed,” and “End food shortages.”

Many waved Palestinian flags and called for Sweden to halt arms sales to Israel.

Speaking to Anadolu, Swedish activist Robin Nillson said the protests would continue until a lasting peace is achieved.

He criticized the policies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and highlighted the human cost of the ongoing conflict.

“Despite a severe humanitarian crisis and mass deaths, we have yet to see concrete change,” Nillson said.

He added that Netanyahu only agreed to the ceasefire under international pressure.

“Claims in some media outlets that the war could continue until the end of 2026 are frightening,” he said. “If the situation does not improve, we will persist with mass protests and acts of civil disobedience next year.”

The Israeli regime has killed over 71,200 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and injured more than 171,200 others in attacks in Gaza since October 2023.

Although the ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10, 2025, living conditions have not significantly improved, as Israel has failed to meet its commitments under the agreement, including allowing agreed quantities of food, aid, medical supplies, and mobile housing into Gaza.

Source: Anadolu Agency