The funeral ceremony for 12 Palestinians killed during yesterday's Israeli military attack turned into a massive demonstration against Israel and the new Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen. Tens of thousands of Palestinians marched in the streets of Gaza today, chanting 'No to Abu Mazen.' The protesters and militia leaders declared that their attacks against Israel would continue. Mahmoud Abbas, the new Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, condemned terrorism and stated that disarming extremists is one of his main responsibilities. Meanwhile, Israeli officials have announced plans to arrest and expel foreign peace activists who attempt to act as human shields for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Mass Protests of Tens of Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza - 2003-05-02
Tens of thousands of Palestinians protested in Gaza following the funeral of 12 individuals killed by Israeli forces, expressing opposition to both Israel and new Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas. Abbas has condemned terrorism and aims to disarm extremists, while Israel plans to target foreign peace activists.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Mass protests erupted in Gaza against Israel and Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas following military attacks.
- Palestinians protest Israel, Mahmoud Abbas
- Mahmoud Abbas condemn terrorism
- Israeli officials announce foreign peace activists
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The protests signify deep unrest and opposition to both Israeli actions and Palestinian leadership.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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