Iraqis protest at Egyptian Embassy in Baghdad, demand Rafah crossing opening
Among the demonstrators was Iraqi-British doctor Mohammed Taher, known for his humanitarian work in Gaza last year. Several other Iraqi activists involved in aiding the Palestinian people also participated in the protest, underscoring widespread public concern over the humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave.
Ahmed Ali Al-Yasiri, one of the protestors interviewed by IraqiNews, expressed strong condemnation of the situation. 'We condemn the Egyptian government's actions of preventing aid from passing through the Rafah border entrance, and we call on our Egyptian brothers to act swiftly and let the aid into Gaza,' Al-Yasiri stated.
These protests in Baghdad are not isolated. They reflect a global outcry, with demonstrations frequently taking place in numerous cities across the world, from London and New York to Amman and Jakarta. Activists and citizens worldwide are consistently urging their governments and international bodies to pressure for increased humanitarian access and an end to the crisis in Gaza, making the opening of border crossings like Rafah a central demand.
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