Gaza Strike Brings About Protests In London

The Israeli airstrikes on the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip has caused a sizable casualty rate. International condemnation slowly grows. Hundreds are protesting in London.

So far, the administration of United States President George W. Bush had asked the Israeli government to use caution to avoid civilian casualties in regards to the airstrikes in Gaza. Only a few days ago, Hamas has declared the six-month ceasefire over. The US has urged Hamas to stop firing rockets onto Israeli soil. However, the airstrikes may inevitably bring Syria and Lebanon into the mix. So far, the United Nations is split on how to react to the situation. This will prove to be one of the biggest international problems that Barack Obama must face once he takes office of US President on January 20, 2009. Obama will need to bring his S+ game as soon as he assumes office of the President of the United States. In London, hundreds of people took to the streets in protest in regards to the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. The British Government has urged the violence in Gaza to stop. It said that it is making the humanitarian situation even worse. It also adds that Israel must abide by its humanitarian obligations. Protesters held up signs and flags. Some signs had “Free Palestine” and “Break the Siege.” “Yesterday was the bloodiest day in my homeland’s history,” said 68-year-old Gamal Hamed. He has a son that lives in Gaza. Hamed said that they will do whatever they can to make the event known to the world. The protests have taken place outside of the Israeli embassy. As a result, the protests have gotten violent and chaotic. Some of the protesters ended up bleeding. So far, many within the British government are condemning the air strikes. So far, they are even being joined by Jewish rabbis. In that respect, there are plenty of those in the Jewish faith that have condemned the airstrikes into Gaza.