Global strike in solidarity with Gaza today

People walk past closed shops during a general strike in the Old City of Jerusalem on December 11, 2023, during a general strike in solidarity with Gaza, amid continuing battles between Israel and Hamas. [AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP]

Palestinians in Gaza have called for a global strike to be held today to demand an immediate ceasefire.

Today’s one day event urges supporters not to take part in any commercial activities, online shopping, online banking or purchasing items in stores.

The hashtag #StrikeforGaza has been set up to support the drive.

It is hoped that paralysing the global economy will directly affect people and make them take action to stop the slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza.

In support of the call, Palestinian market stall holders in occupied Jerusalem have not opened their shops today.

The Old City of Jerusalem heeds the calls for a global strike in protest of the ongoing Israeli genocide campaign in Gaza.#StrikeForGaza pic.twitter.com/wqGJSyrYWz

— Palestine Now (@PalestineNW) December 11, 2023

SOURCE: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20231211-global-strike-in-solidarity-with-gaza-today/