Protestors decry Israel’s actions in Gaza

Around 70 people protested outside the seat of the Czech government on Friday against Israel’s continued military intervention in the Gaza Strip, waving Palestinian flags and banners. The protest was organised by a local Muslim organisation. Vladimír Sáňka, a Muslim community representative in Prague, said the aim was to emphasise points the group wanted the government to promote on the EU level. Last week, some 200 people gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in Prague to protest against the military intervention in the Gaza Strip. Israel says it launched the attacks in retaliation for missile attacks by Hamas. Hundreds have now died in the conflict.