Norway
On August 9th a demonstration was held in support of the struggle of the Palestinian people, after the attack on Gaza by Israel, where 44 people were killed, including 15 children and where 360 were wounded, among them 151 children. The demonstration took place in front of the Israeli embassy in Oslo, which was strictly guarded by the police. Even though the demonstration was organised at a short notice, many people showed up, a lot waved Palestinian flags, held pictures of the ones as well as white roses. Speeches were held and at the end of the official programme of the demonstration a minutes of silence was held.
At the demonstration slogans were chanted like: ”From the river to the sea – Palestine will be free!”, ”Boycott Israel – Free Palestine!”, ”Free Gaza!”, ”No peace without Justice!”, ”Israel – Terrorist!”.
Palestinian music and dance were also expressed at the demonstration.
On August 13th in Bergen activists from Kampkomiteen participated in a demonstration on Torgallmenningen. The demonstration was in solidarity with the struggle of the Palestinian people against the recent Israeli attacks against Gaza. Around 50-100 people attended the demonstration. Many had Palestinian flags and held up pictures of murdered Palestinians.
17 candles were lit in the end and placed around a Palestinian flag. A minute of silence was held for those killed in Gaza. Through the demonstration"Boycott Israel – Free Palestine" was called by the crowd.
