Global March to Gaza: 54,000 Palestinians Killed, World Unites to Demand Aid via Rafah Border
The Oligo English News brings you a deeply moving and significant global development as a historic humanitarian campaign gathers momentum to support the people of Gaza, who continue to suffer under a worsening crisis. An unprecedented international initiative, the Global March to Gaza, is set to begin on June 12, 2025, in Egypt and continue until June 20, culminating in a massive peaceful protest at the Rafah border crossing in northern Sinai. This powerful and emotional movement is being led by activists and healthcare professionals from 31 countries, aiming to shine a spotlight on the dire humanitarian emergency unfolding in the region.
More than 150 NGOs from around the world are backing this international march. Organizers have emphasized that the campaign is completely politically neutral and solely focused on delivering humanitarian support to Palestinians trapped in Gaza. The goal is to demand unimpeded access for aid such as food, water, and medical supplies, which have been blocked by Israel since March 2, 2025, leaving millions in life-threatening conditions. According to Dr. Huseyin Durmaz, a physician from Türkiye and member of the International Health Initiative, Gaza is undergoing one of the most severe health emergencies of modern times, with basic necessities cut off for months.
The numbers are devastating. As of June 2025, over 54,000 civilians, including thousands of children, have reportedly been killed in Gaza due to ongoing Israeli military operations. Another 122,000 people have been injured, and many more are at risk as famine and disease continue to spread rapidly in the absence of humanitarian aid. These figures have shocked the global conscience and triggered mass mobilization among civil society groups, religious leaders, human rights defenders, and healthcare professionals.
The Global March to Gaza is expected to draw between 2,500 and 3,000 participants, who will first assemble in Cairo, then proceed to al-Arish, and finally march toward Rafah, located near the entrance to Gaza. The movement will feature a series of peaceful protests, awareness rallies, and speeches from June 13 to June 20, with the largest protest day scheduled for June 15. Protesters plan to camp in tents near the Rafah crossing, sending a clear and peaceful message to the world: that humanitarian aid must not be politicized or obstructed under any circumstances.
While Egyptian authorities have not yet issued formal permission for the demonstration, organizers remain hopeful. They stress the peaceful nature of their cause and the urgent need to save lives in Gaza by pressuring international bodies to intervene and end the humanitarian blockade. The march is expected to draw significant international media attention and stir renewed calls for global action.
This humanitarian movement comes at a time when criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza is growing—even within Israel itself. A rising number of Israeli peace activists, retired military officers, university professors, and students are speaking out against the war, claiming it has shifted from a defensive measure to a political tool aimed at strengthening the ruling coalition. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being widely accused of exploiting the conflict to maintain support from far-right ministers such as Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, both of whom have led aggressive marches in East Jerusalem and called for the total destruction of Gaza. Their actions have included chanting violent slogans and targeting anyone perceived to be sympathetic to Palestinians.
In a strong rebuke of the current Israeli policy, more than 1,000 Israeli pilots and hundreds of university professors have signed open letters labeling the ongoing war as a form of genocide. Even some former Israeli leaders have warned that the country is risking its global reputation and could face international isolation due to its actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The Israeli government has further inflamed tensions by announcing the construction of 22 new illegal settlements, displacing tens of thousands of Palestinians in violation of international law.
The Global March to Gaza is not just a protest—it is a cry for justice, a stand for humanity, and a direct appeal to world leaders to uphold the principles of human rights and international humanitarian law. Its message is clear: regardless of political conflicts, the basic rights to food, water, and medical care must never be denied. The organizers aim to create overwhelming international pressure on global institutions to act swiftly and save innocent lives before it is too late.
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