Pro-Palestinian demonstrations divide Copenhagen society

As popular protests of the Israeli offensive in Gaza erupt around the world and in the media, from university campuses to the streets of major cities, discord is escalating between demonstrators, the general public, authorities and politicians.

March in favor of the Palestinian people and the boycott of Israel held in Copenhagen (Denmark) on May 15, 2022, after the murder of Shireen Abu Aqla by the Israeli armed forces. Photo: Xavier Dengra.

Alexandra Kossolapova

May 22, 2024

As popular protests of the Israeli offensive in Gaza erupt around the world and in the media, from university campuses to the streets of major cities, discord is escalating between demonstrators, the general public, authorities and politicians.In Copenhagen, there have now been regular, large demonstrations for over seven months demanding a ceasefire, access to emergency […]

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