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flag On New Year’s Day 2026, 520,000 people protested in Istanbul for Gaza, demanding an end to violence and showing solidarity with Palestinians.

flag Approximately 520,000 people attended a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Istanbul on January 1, 2026, in honor of New Year's Day. flag The demonstration was organized by the Humanity Alliance and National Will Platform and supported by more than 400 civil society organizations. flag Under increased security, participants, many of whom attended dawn prayers at important mosques like Hagia Sophia and Suleymaniye, marched in the bitter cold while waving Palestinian and Turkish flags. flag Speeches, performances by performers like Maher Zain and Esat Kabakli, and a big banner featuring Naji al-Ali's Palestinian cartoon character Hanzala were all part of the event. flag Citing a high number of civilian deaths, the organizers demanded an end to the violence in Gaza and stressed support for the Palestinian cause.

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