“No business as usual with Israel”, demonstrations by Israeli citizens across Europe will be held tomorrow, Tuesday 27, in 12 major cities to demand: “Suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement! Stop Arming Israel!”
According to the initiative, “As Israeli citizens living in Europe, we are watching with broken hearts and endless rage as the Israeli army is exacting unprecedented destruction on the Gaza Strip and its people, as the Israeli society is deteriorating into fascism and widespread dehumanization, and as our government is committing a genocide aimed at the destruction of Palestinian collectivity.”
Activists from Israelis from Peace movement in Germany during a silent protest in Berlin against the starvation of the people in Gaza and for an immediate ceasefire, May 11, 2025 (Photo: Israelis for Peace)
“We urge European governments, institutions, and civil society to act according to the values they claim to uphold human rights, international law, and the protection of civilian life. The EU and its member states must suspend the association agreement with Israel following Article 2 of that agreement, which enshrines human rights and democratic values. European countries must stop all arms exports to Israel – these weapons are used for crimes against humanity.”
“Words of concern are no longer enough. When international law is violated so openly, when entire communities are displaced and starved, when the killing of civilians is justified under the banner of self-defense, we must respond with principled action. Business as usual with Israel makes Europe complicit in crime.”
Protests will be held in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Brussels, Strasbourg, Valencia, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London, Madrid, Barcelona, Frankfurt and Lisbon. Barcelona – 10:00 in front of the offices of the European Union, Passeig de Gràcia 90; Strasbourg – 18:00, at the European Parliament; Brussels – 18:00, in front of the Federal Public Service (FPS) Foreign Affairs, Rue des Petits Carmes 15; Berlin -18:00, Werdescher Markt 1; Paris – 18:00, Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères – Métro Invalides (sortie Rue de l’Université); Amsterdam -18:00, Amstel 1; London- 16:30, in front of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office King Charles St; Milan – 18:00, Largo 11 Settembre 2001; Lisbon – 12:00, Assembleia da República, Rua Correia Garção 150; Copenhagen – 15:00, In front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Asiatisk Pl. 2.
In addition, from June 12 to 14, 2025, Paris will host an exceptional gathering, held under the patronage and in the presence of the French President Emmanuel Macron. The initiative was started by The Alliance for Two States headed by Palestinian Samer Sinijlawi and Israeli Gershon Baskin.
According to Baskin, “This unprecedented event will bring together dozens of Israeli and Palestinian non-governmental organizations, united around a common and urgent call for: an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, the massive and unhindered entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and the launch of an ambitious, sustainable, and forward-looking reconstruction process.” “About 800 Israelis and Palestinians have applied to participate in this historical meeting,” he agreed.
