Hundreds Rally in Tunis to Support Starving Palestinians in Gaza

Hundreds marched through the capital in solidarity with Palestinians, protesting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Demonstrators condemned the Israeli blockade and criticized Arab governments for their silence. The protest featured symbolic acts, emotional speeches, and calls for stronger regional support.

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital on Sunday, staging a forceful march to express their solidarity with the Palestinian people amid mounting outrage over the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

With Palestinian flags held high, protesters carried placards and chanted fervent slogans denouncing both the Israeli blockade and the perceived inaction of Arab governments.

The protest was rich in symbolism. Among the demonstrators, one person beat rhythmically on an empty cooking pot—an evocative symbol representing the widespread hunger currently ravaging Gaza, where food and essential resources are alarmingly scarce.

“The hunger in Gaza has reached rock bottom,” declared Lotfi Miloudi, a participant in the march. “The Palestinian people are starving to death. They are being deliberately starved—not only by the Zionists but by some Arab states as well.”

As cries of “Normalization is treason” rang out, frustration was clearly directed at regional governments that many believe are not doing enough.

“Arab countries must do more,” said protester Sondos Gheriani, raising her voice above the chanting crowd. “Protests are important—silence has never helped. Even if we can’t send money, our voices must be heard.”

At one point, the crowd united to sing the national anthem—a moving moment that blended national pride with a sense of shared Arab and Islamic identity.

Among the crowd was prominent opposition figure Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, leader of the National Salvation Front, who was seen walking alongside other demonstrators in the heart of the protest.

The anger was not only directed at Israel but also at Arab leaders perceived to be complicit. In a fiery outburst, demonstrator Loyer Nawel Toumi accused Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi of betrayal.

“Sissi is the enemy of God!” she shouted passionately. “Gaza is fighting for what? For religion, for the Prophet, for our land—the land of Islam. He closed the tunnels after his coup, starving our people in Gaza. Anyone who fights Islam is the enemy of God!”

As the march pushed forward through the capital, it left behind potent marks of solidarity and defiance—including graffiti supporting Gaza, boldly painted on the walls of the French Cultural Center.