Cairo Protests in Support of Palestine - 2002-04-01. The Egyptian police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters heading towards the Israeli embassy in Cairo. Thousands of supporters of the Palestinians gathered at Cairo University, which is only a few hundred meters from the Israeli embassy. Ten thousand others also demonstrated in Alexandria in support of the Palestinians. Anti-Israeli protests were also held in Jordan, where police in Amman resorted to tear gas and water cannons to prevent protesters from leaving the campus of Jordan University. The demonstrators chanted anti-Israeli slogans, burned Israeli flags, and called for the severance of Jordan's relations with Israel. Officials in Amman told Reuters that Jordan may expel the Israeli ambassador to express opposition to Israel's military operations against the Palestinians.
Cairo Protests in Support of Palestine - 2002-04-01
Protests erupted in Cairo and Alexandria in support of Palestine, with demonstrators clashing with police as they attempted to reach the Israeli embassy. Similar protests occurred in Jordan, where police used force to contain the crowds. The events highlight rising tensions in the region regarding Israel's military actions.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Protests erupted in Cairo and Alexandria in support of Palestine, with clashes between demonstrators and police. Similar protests occurred in Jordan, where police contained the crowds with force.
- Egyptian police used tear gas and water cannons against protesters.
- Jordanian officials considered expelling the Israeli ambassador.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The protests are part of broader regional unrest related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during the Second Intifada.
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