Across Europe, citizens took to the streets on Saturday to express solidarity with Gaza, even after the announcement of a ceasefire. In Oslo, thousands marched from the city centre to Ullevaal Stadium ahead of Norway’s World Cup qualifying match against Israel, carrying banners denouncing the Israeli occupation. The protest, organised by the Palestine Committee in Norway under the slogan “Red Card for Israel,” coincided with calls by Norwegian football authorities to suspend Israel from international competitions, citing violations of human rights during the genocidal war in Gaza.

London witnessed tens of thousands gathering in the city centre, waving Palestinian flags and wearing keffiyehs, marching towards Parliament to demand justice and continued attention to Gaza. Participants included families, students, and long-time activists, emphasising that a ceasefire does not mark the end of the struggle. Organisers stressed that international pressure must continue until Palestinians’ right to self-determination is fully recognised and sustainable peace is ensured, beyond temporary diplomatic agreements.

Protests also erupted in Paris, with healthcare workers marching between Tenon and Saint-Antoine hospitals to denounce France’s indirect role in financing the genocide. Demonstrators planned further mobilisations in front of the National Assembly, joined by workers from multiple sectors, including transport, justice, education, logistics and catering. Acts of symbolic solidarity were also seen in Angers, where 200 children’s shoes were placed in remembrance of the young victims of the genocidal war in Gaza, while thousands rallied in Bern, Switzerland, chanting “Shame on you” against the ongoing violence.