The Global Solidarity Day followed two days of public hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, in which South Africa asked the court to make a prima facie (on the face of it) finding that Israel may be committing genocide. Israel disputed the charges and claimed South Africa was siding with Hamas.

A statement read out by the organisers said: “We are here today to be part of the global day of action that will see demonstrations planned in more than 66 cities and at least 36 countries. Today’s rally will be part of a united front of global voices, calling unconditionally for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.”