Organised by “Bring Them Home,” the first demonstration stood in solidarity with Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Participants called upon the EU, Luxembourg, the Israeli government, and NGOs to collectively pressure Hamas for the unconditional release of the captives.
Meanwhile, a separate gathering drew a few hundred individuals protesting against the war in Gaza. Organised by the “Comité pour une Paix Juste au Proche Orient,” demonstrators aimed to hold politicians accountable for the planned ground offensive in Rafah. Their demands included an end to weapon supplies to Israel from the USA and European nations, along with calls for diplomatic, economic, and political sanctions. According to the police, around 350 people took part in the demonstration, with the organisers reporting 450 attendees. Authorities deemed the demonstration as “peaceful and well-organised.”
Adding to the discourse, 170 Luxembourg artists penned an open letter advocating for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Expressing concern over potential ethnic cleansing in Rafah, the artists implored the Luxembourg government to push for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, as well as to levy sanctions against Israel and support South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
