Approx 500 people marched through central Newport on Saturday to mark their protest at the Israeli assault on Gaza. It was an energetic march made in good spirit and enjoyed widespread support particularly, though by no means exclusively, from Newport's Muslim population. A rally took place in John frost Square, where, among others from across political parties and groupings, Leanne Woods of Plaid Cymru spoke. Sadly Plaid AMs from this area where unable to attend.
Thankfully a ceasefire has now been declared which at least creates a window for meaningful and uninhibited humanitarian work to begin.
I would like to reiterate my sentiments made earlier in the month. For the rights, security, and sovereignty of both the Israeli and Palestinian people to be respected in equal measure.
here are some photos of the march- taken on my mobile phone.
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