Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on October 7, with Hamas movement's troops infiltrating border areas. On October 8, the Israeli government announced that it had invoked Article 40 of the Basic Law, which means the country was officially in a state of war.

Cities Across Morocco Hold Solidarity Rallies in Support for Palestinians in Gaza: Video

13:07, 15 June 2024

Rasina Musallimova

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On October 7, 2023, the Palestinian movement Hamas launched a large-scale rocket attack against Israel and breached the border. In response, Israel launched retaliatory strikes, ordered a complete blockade of Gaza, and started a ground incursion into the Palestinian enclave.

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Several cities across Morocco held solidarity rallies on Friday to show support for the Palestinian people in Gaza, who have been under Israeli attacks for over 250 days.

The Moroccan Organization for Advocating the Ummah Causes stated that 116 rallies took place in 48 cities across the country.

Over 37,000 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, local authorities said.