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Protesters Demand Lithuania Recognize Palestine Amid Gaza Violence

7/2/2025

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Around 30 passionate protesters rallied outside Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, voicing their opposition to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's visit amid the escalating violence in Gaza. They labeled Israel's actions as genocide and urged Lithuania to recognize Palestine, demanding accountability for human rights violations despite the Foreign Minister's backing of Saar's trip.

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Around 30 passionate protesters rallied outside Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, voicing their opposition to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's visit amid the escalating violence in Gaza. They labeled Israel's actions as genocide and urged Lithuania to recognize Palestine, demanding accountability for human rights violations despite the Foreign Minister's backing of Saar's trip.