Palestine: September by Gaza and the Global Sumud Flotilla
During September 2025, the Spanish State, mainly in Madrid and Barcelona, And the European Union have been the scene of multiple street actions, mass manifestations, blockages and mobilizations of all kinds in solidarity with Palestine. And also with the flotilla that approaches the decisive moments towards Gaza, To break the blockade of humanitarian aid and under the threat of Israel.
By Santi González
The protests shake the European geopolitical board, motivating measures and gestures of governments that, although warm or insufficient, They are a symptom of the pressure to which they are submitted. Then, Some of them:
Spanish state: Suspension of the Cycling Tour
Cycling became a protest scenario: In the stage 11 of the return, held in Bilbao, pro-palestine protesters interrupted the layout, which forced to "neutralize" the arrival: There was no official winner. Several days later, During a stage in Asturias (Llanes), Another group cut the route when cyclists started the climb to Angliru. Police intervened to clear the road. He 14 of September, in Madrid, mass protests blocked sections of the return route. The organization improvised route changes, But finally canceled the stage missing 43 km. The awards ceremony was suspended and the squad left the city, While the streets of Madrid became the scene of resistance against Zionist Apartheid and the loads of an operation composed of 1.500 cops.
Valencia: Manifestation
He 13 of September, A mass demonstration toured the center of Valencia from the town hall to the Plaza de la Virgen, being one of the most massive since the city began to mobilize in autumn of 2023. With thousands of people in the street, the end of the arms trade with Israel was demanded since despite the statements of the Executive the embargo has not been effective and under the slogan “Palestine cannot wait” the genocide in Gaza was denounced and backed on the flotilla that at that time had already suffered attacks with drones.
Barcelona: We stop the genocide
He 18 September thousands of protesters won the streets of Barcelona in a day of fight in support of Palestine, With eyes put in Gaza and in the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Bilbao: Local protest concentration
He 20 of September, more of 300 people gathered in the Arenal Square, summoned by the platform Solidarity with Palestine, To denounce the land attack in Gaza and express its solidarity. Bands were built, Pro Palestinian slogans were chanted and European complicity was denounced. The concentration lasted about half an hour.
Calahorra: Camping, Cacerolate and artistic performance
He 20 of September, In the Rioja city of Calahorra, The collective camping by Palestine organized a concentration with cacerolada, music, Performance and manifest reading on the Paseo del Mercadal. This symbolic action sought to generate consciousness at the local level and press the authorities to pronounce against the conflict.
San Sebastián: Demonstration during film festival
During the San Sebastián International Film Festival, Thousands of people took to the street after the screening of the film Hind's voice. Actors and filmmakers joined the act, which concluded with the reading of a statement condemning the situation in Gaza and demanding concrete actions of the international community.
Brussels-Belgium: March "Red line by gaza"
On Sunday 7, Tens of thousands of people marched through the center of Brussels in the second edition of the "Red Line for Gaza". Palestinian flags were raised, slogans were chanted for a high permanent fire, and numerous human rights groups, NGOs and base groups participated to “draw a red line” in front of political inaction. Police estimated some 70.000 protesters; The organizers talked about even 110.000.
Berlin-Germany: Mass march in the capital
He 27 of September, about 100.000 people marched through Berlin in a mass protest in solidarity with Palestine. The protesters demanded the end of the conflict and the cessation of German weapons exports to Israel. Smaller similar manifestations were also reported in cities like Düsseldorf, and groups mobilized in Geneva with near 6.000 Assistants to ask for the end of genocide.
Italy: General strike and mobilizations
In Italy, between 19 and the 28 of September, An intense protest movement was developed with general strike called "General Strike for Gaza". He 22 September was the central date of unemployment declared by base unions (USB, CUB, SGB, ADL, USI). This strike was extended by more than 75 municipalities and even touched border regions with Switzerland (Ticino) and San Marino.
The strike was a success despite the union bureaucracy that I try to divert attention and put a brake on the strike. During those days, there were transport closures, stops in ports, demonstrations against railway stations (for example, Many protesters tried to access the station Milano Centrale), and blockages in key areas. In Milan, Some protests resulted in clashes where at least 60 Wounded and arrests in cities like Milan and Bologna.
These mobilizations demanded that Italy stop the shipments of weapons to Israel, Break diplomatic relations that consider complicit in the conflict and support the safe step of the Global Humanitarian Flotilla Sumud.
All with the Global Sumud Flotilla
All this month was also marked by the journey by the Mediterranean of the Global Sumud Flotilla that is currently going through its last stage to Gaza to break the blockade of humanitarian aid imposes on the strip the forces of Israeli occupation and bring food and medicines to the Palestinian people. Our partner celebrates Fierro , of the MST-Argentina and the International Socialist League (LIS), Deputy for the FIT-U is on the “Adara” boat.
These actions have pressed governments to do something. Even if you don't break relationships, The Spanish government through Pedro Sánchez announced the cessation of the arms trade with Israel and the prohibition of fuel passage through Spain that has war and import of products from illegal settlements in the West Bank.
further, Spain along with Italy sent military ships to escort the flotilla to Gaza. On the other hand countries like France, Britain, Portugal and Belgium joined the recognition of the Palestinian State and in the UN Assembly the genocidal of Netanyahu was almost just speaking after the majority of the delegations present were withdrawn from the enclosure.
All these measures are late and are insufficient since in the case of Spain only in May of this year, acquired the 78 % of the total exported by Israel to the European Union in the category of weapons and ammunition. To this are added at least 46 contracts awarded by the Ministry of Defense to Israeli companies, for a value greater than the 1.000 millions of euros. Governments must be demanded that relationships with Israel break now
The recognition of the Palestinian State comes when the almost total destruction of the Gaza Strip and the displacement of the entire population has already occurred. Shipments of ships from the Spanish and Italian armed do not constitute the effective protection that is needed. They are cosmetic measures that seek to wash the face of world leaders so as not to keep stained hands, But they show that without mobilization they would not even move a finger and that if we continue on that path they can be plucked more.
For this, We will continue to reject the political cheat of the powers of "two states" that has already been applied and resulted in the strengthening of Israel that today goes for "no Palestinian state". We will continue to raise a unique Palestine as a background, secular, not racist, democratic and socialist, from the river to the sea.
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And we call to follow minute what happens with the Global Sumud Flotilla, that at any time it can be directly attacked by Israeli forces, before which we have to immediately win the streets in your defense.
