Havana’s people take to the streets in favor of Palestine (+ Photos and Posts)

Havana, Nov 23.- Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, and Manuel Marrero Cruz, prime minister, accompanied the Cuban people today in the march in solidarity with Palestine.

From G Street and Malecón to La Piragua, the largest of the Antilles once again joins the international community that demands an end to Israeli attacks on the sister Arab nation.

Convened by the Young Communist Union, various organizations in the country such as the University Student Federation and the Federation of High School Students marched in repudiation of the genocide that has been taking place in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank since October 7.

The first secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Union of Young Communists in Havana, Raúl Alejandro Palmero, in his speech prior to the mobilization, highlighted the importance of not staying on the sidelines in the face of fascism, murder and genocide that the people have suffered. Palestinian. “We have come this far because in the face of fascism, murder and genocide against the Palestinian people we cannot stand by the wayside,” he stated.

In his statements, the youth leader stressed that the massacre did not begin last month, as some Western media try to make us believe, but that it has caused more than 120 thousand lives and the appropriation of more than 78 percent of the Palestinian territory in the last 75 years. years. “This massacre did not begin last month, as the Western media has tried to sell, it has cost more than 120,000 lives and the appropriation of more than 78 percent of the Palestinian territory in the last 75 years,” he said.

Likewise, he emphasized that this is not an armed conflict, but rather the largest and longest continuous genocide in history. “This is not an armed conflict, it is the largest and longest continuous genocide in history,” said the youth leader.

The call for the march was based on the deep sensitivity that the devastation suffered by the Palestinians has awakened in the Cuban people. The leader highlighted the shocking images of destroyed children, bombed women and destroyed hospitals that have shocked Cuban society. "Habaneros and Habaneras, the Union of Young Communists has called this popular march because the images of destroyed children, bombed women and destroyed hospitals have penetrated Cuban sensitivity immensely," he said.

The march was carried out with the participation of various sectors of Cuban society, including students, workers, scientists and athletes, all raising their voices and accusing those responsible for these atrocities. “Once again the city will host a demonstration for truth and justice, demanding peace. Here are the students, the workers, the scientists, the athletes, the entire people raising their voices and accusing the fascists,” the youth leader emphasized.

In line with the ideals of the historical Cuban leader Fidel Castro, Pamero Fernández made reference to his legacy, “The time has come to burst these streets of solidarity and humanism. As Fidel Castro taught us for so many years: 'Let us march with our hearts in our hands', 'Long live Free Palestine.'

For his part, Dr. Atef Abdelhafez Sharif al Safadi, a Palestinian oncology resident at Brother Ameijeiras Hospital, denounced the devastating consequences of the attacks in Gaza and exposed the brutality of the violence suffered by his people.

“They have dropped more tons of bombs than on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They have used banned weapons such as white phosphorus which causes excruciating burns,” said Dr Al Safadi, highlighting the destructive magnitude of the attacks.

The Palestinian doctor revealed that more than 25 hospitals were bombed and taken out of service, leaving patients without access to vital supplies such as water, electricity, food, medicine and fuel. In addition, he mourned the loss of more than 200 doctors and health professionals, who were murdered in cold blood for refusing to abandon their patients in intensive care and neonatology.

The only cancer hospital in the region was also bombed, leaving patients fighting this disease facing an even more terrible fate. In addition, Dr. Al Safadi denounced that churches, schools and United Nations centers that housed refugees and national and international media outlets were also targets of the attacks, in an attempt to hide the war crimes committed.

Imposible ser hijos de esta tierra llevar en la sangre la sabía martiana y el legado de Fidel y permanecer callados ante la injusticia. ¡PALESTINA NOS DUELE! nos estremece e indigna el crimen y la barbarie. #FreePalestine ???????? @DiazCanelB @DrRobertoMOjeda @aylinalvarezG pic.twitter.com/dEhpeHiVOL
— Meyvis Estevez (@MeyvisEstevezE) November 23, 2023

Vehemently, the Palestinian doctor declared “We can say: what is happening in Gaza is not a war, it is an imperialist and fascist Zionist genocide. Furthermore, they try to silence the truth and impose their 'false democracy' on us at the point of a cannon."

Al Safadi also emphasized his identity and the cause he defends: “We are Palestinian doctors, Fidelistas, Guevarists and Chavistas. “We are anti-colonial and anti-imperialist.” With pride, he stated that they are part of the heroic united resistance that defends Gaza and all of Palestine.

Dr. Al Safadi flatly rejected the accusations of terrorism: “We are not terrorists, nor animals as the Zionist defense minister said. We are fighters for freedom, justice and peace. For this reason, we come here today to demand a ceasefire now, an end to the massacre and crimes against our people.”

The closing words of the march were full of commitment and solidarity. Meyvis Estévez, second secretary of the Young Communist League, determinedly expressed Cuba's support for the Palestinian people and condemnation of the injustice they face.

In her speech, Meyvis Estévez highlighted the impossibility of remaining silent in the face of the barbarism and crime committed in Palestine. Every wound in that land is a wound in the heart of Cuba, and every act of violence dismays us and drives us to continue fighting alongside the noble Palestinian cause.

Como expresé esta tarde:
Reclamamos una solución inmediata y justa que detenga el genocidio en ????????

Reclamamos que se respeten las resoluciones históricas de la @ONU_es que buscan la convivencia y la tolerancia.

Reclamamos que callen las armas y hable la vida. #FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/NAFliIMb0m
— Meyvis Estevez (@MeyvisEstevezE) November 23, 2023

Cuban youth, sworn enemies of evil and hatred, have united in marches throughout the country to raise their voices against the war crimes perpetrated by “Israel” and imperialism. They demand a fair and immediate solution, respect for historic UN resolutions and an end to violence.

Her message emphasizes that each human loss in Palestine represents a truncated future and a potential that cannot be realized. Cuba stands in solidarity with the families who suffer and is committed to continuing to transmit messages of peace and equality.

Meyvis Estévez concluded her speech by remembering those who have left too soon and reaffirmed the commitment to work tirelessly so that more people around the world join this call for love and hope. Cuba is next to the Palestinian people, and their dreams cannot be destroyed.

In a world where we all work together, promoting harmony, we can achieve a better future for all. The desire for freedom and justice cannot be silenced. Crime is useless, since the eternal cannot be ended.

“Palestine, always in our hearts!” (Text and photos: Cubadebate)