Tens of thousands of people Sunday marched through the center of this Spanish capital to condemn the Israeli raids in the Gaza Strip.
During the protest, the protesters burnt Israeli flags and chanted slogans such as "Stop the genocide in Palestine."
The march began in the Cibeles Square and ended with a gathering in Madrid's landmark Puerta del Sol square.
In a statement, the protestors condemned the "inhuman" Israeli military actions in Gaza. They also blamed Israel's retaliation on the launching of rockets from Hamas.
People take part in a demonstration on Jan. 11, 2009 in Madrid, capital of Spain, to protest against Israeli's continued military attacks on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Some politicians called for a ceasefire in Gaza and urged the Spanish government to consult with the Israeli ambassador in Spain.
Israel's offensive on Gaza continued Sunday as planes unleashed more airstrikes, while ground troops clashed with Hamas fighters despite international calls for a ceasefire.
Source:Xinhua
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