Hundreds in Sweden cancel New Year’s celebrations to rally in support of Palestine

Hundreds of people in Sweden cancelled New Year’s celebrations and rallied in the capital, Stockholm, in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Despite freezing temperatures, protesters assembled at Segels Torg Square on Wednesday following a call by numerous civil society organisations, choosing to mourn children and civilians killed by Israel instead of celebrating the New Year. Carrying banners reading “Children are being killed in Gaza,” “Schools and hospitals are being bombed,” “Comply with an immediate ceasefire,” and “End food shortages,” the crowd demanded an end to what they described as Israel’s genocide in Gaza and called on Sweden to halt arms sales to Israel.