Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated across the world to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, or "Catastrophe", which refers to the forced displacement of Palestinians during Israel's creation in 1948.
In Stockholm, large crowds gathered in Odenplan Square at the call of several civil society organisations, demanding an immediate end to what they described as Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
In Athens, protesters marched from Eleftheria Park towards the Israeli and US embassies, organised by pro-Palestinian groups and left-wing organisations.
In Paris, demonstrators also took to the streets in support of Palestinians. Speakers included activist Salah Hamouri, who said the current situation in Gaza and the wider region represents a continuation of the Nakba, while some protesters criticised Israel’s participation in international cultural events.
Meanwhile in London, police mounted a major security operation as multiple marches took place across the city, including a pro-Palestinian rally linked to the Nakba anniversary.
The Metropolitan Police said thousands of officers, supported by specialist units, were deployed to prevent clashes with other planned demonstrations.
Authorities said the large-scale policing operation included armoured vehicles, mounted units, drones, and helicopters as rival groups converged in central London.
Every year on May 15, Palestinians around the world commemorate the mass expulsion and displacement.
