Thousands to march peacefully to Gaza border, demanding urgent humanitarian access
Activists, healthcare workers, and citizens from over 35 countries are set to participate in the Global March to Gaza, a peaceful, civilian-led movement demanding immediate humanitarian access to the besieged region. Scheduled for June 15, the march will culminate at the Rafah border crossing in Egypt, highlighting the dire need for aid to Gaza, where essential supplies have been blocked for over three months.
A united call for action
Organizers of the march emphasize its peaceful and non-political nature, with support from more than 150 NGOs, doctors, lawyers, and volunteers. Participants include individuals of all ages and professions, united by a shared mission to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Delegations will gather in Cairo on June 12, traveling next to al-Arish in northern Sinai before proceeding to Rafah. The event will feature rallies and protests, with the main action taking place on June 15. Peaceful sit-ins and tent protests near Rafah are expected to continue through June 20.
“You are not forgotten. We are coming. From all over the world, we walk for you,” the organizers declared.
Five demands for justice
The marchers have outlined five key demands: an immediate ceasefire, the permanent opening of Gaza’s borders, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, full reconstruction of Gaza, and an end to Israeli colonization of the West Bank.
Huseyin Durmaz, a Turkish physician and campaign participant, described the march as a direct response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “This march aims to remind international institutions of their responsibilities and to pressure them into action. Gaza must be opened to life-saving humanitarian aid,” Durmaz said.
North African solidarity and global coordination
Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco have shown strong solidarity, with large delegations traveling across North Africa to join the march. The Tunisian caravan has already departed, accompanied by Algerian participants, while Moroccan activists have expressed their support. Coordination efforts are being managed through online platforms like Telegram, where participants organize logistics such as passports, visas, and accommodations.
The march comes amid a worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. Since March 2, all border crossings have been shut, halting the delivery of food, water, and medicine. Aid agencies report widespread famine and rising casualties among civilians, especially children and the elderly. Despite limited aid recently allowed by Israel, it remains insufficient to meet the population's needs.
A peaceful approach amid challenges
Organizers stress the peaceful nature of the march and have sought formal permission from Egyptian authorities to proceed. They firmly refute rumors of plans to force the Rafah border. “This is a non-violent movement aimed at pressuring governments through global visibility,” they stated.
The Global March to Gaza stands as a powerful testament to international solidarity, aiming to shine a spotlight on the urgent need for humanitarian access and justice for the people of Gaza.
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