Latest report by UNICEF shows that more than 50,000 children have been killed or injured in Gaza since October 7, 2023
ALMERE: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-June 30th, 2025) A deeply moving and symbolic protest was held in the city of Almere, Netherlands, to pay tribute to the thousands of innocent children killed in Gaza due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
As part of the demonstration, thousands of children's shoes were placed on the streets, representing the lives lost and aiming to stir the global conscience.
The protest, organized in the town square, drew participation from local residents, human rights activists, and humanitarian organizations. The powerful display was intended to highlight the devastating toll of the conflict on Palestinian children and to protest against international silence.
The haunting sight of empty children's shoes scattered across the pavement left many onlookers emotional, serving as a poignant reminder of the innocent lives lost and the urgent need for global action.
This is not the first time such a demonstration has taken place in the Netherlands. A similar protest was held last year in Rotterdam, where 8,000 pairs of children's shoes were displayed to condemn Israeli military actions.
According to the latest report by UNICEF, more than 50,000 children have been killed or injured in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
Overall, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in over 56,000 Palestinian deaths and more than 100,000 injuries.
The United Nations and other international organizations have repeatedly warned that Gaza is facing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe including widespread famine, severe water shortages and a collapse of medical services.
The protest in Almere urged the world to break its silence and address the ongoing sufferings in Palestine and especially in Gaza.
