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Sun 24 Aug 2025 8:38 am - Jerusalem Time

Chicago: Weekly protests continue demanding the cessation of U.S. support for Israel.

The weekly marches organized by communities supporting the Palestinian cause continued in Chicago, Illinois, where demonstrators gathered in several locations to emphasize their main demand for an end to U.S. support for the occupying state. These demonstrations come at a sensitive time, as violations against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are increasing.

The demonstrators expressed their dissatisfaction with the ongoing U.S. military and financial support for the occupying state, asserting that this support contributes to the continuation of genocide against Palestinians. Participants in the demonstrations raised slogans calling for an end to this support, emphasizing the need for the United States to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

The demonstrators stressed that these weekly gatherings reflect their firm rejection of what is happening in Gaza, where Palestinians are subjected to continuous assaults, affirming that their popular movement will continue until justice is achieved for the Palestinian people. They also expressed their determination to keep the Palestinian cause present in the American street.

One participant in the demonstration stated: 'We are here to tell the world that we will not remain silent about the massacres being committed against our brothers in Gaza. Our voice must be heard, and U.S. aid to the occupying state must stop.'

The demonstrators also highlighted the importance of international solidarity with the Palestinian cause, asserting that popular pressure can lead to real political changes. They considered the continuation of these demonstrations to be a strong message to the U.S. government that there is widespread popular opposition to its policies towards Palestine.

It is worth noting that these demonstrations are not new; they are part of an ongoing movement expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people, and recent years have seen an increase in the number of participants, indicating a growing awareness of the Palestinian cause in American society.

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