Pro-Palestinian protesters march to stadium ahead of World Cup qualifier between Norway and Israel
Pro-Palestinian protests drew around 1,000 people amid heavy security as Norway's football association pledged proceeds to aid Gaza relief efforts.
- Pro-Palestinian protesters marched to Ullevaal Stadion before the World Cup qualifier between Norway and Israel, lighting flares and waving flags.
- Around 1,000 protesters gathered from Oslo's city center and planned to remain until the game started at 6 p.m. local time.
- A banner addressing the war in Gaza was displayed during what appeared to be a peaceful march, as reported by public broadcaster NRK.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for calm before the qualifying matches following a peace deal between Israel and Hamas.
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Pro-Palestinian march in Oslo ahead of Israel v Norway match
OSLO: Hundreds of people attended a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Oslo on Saturday ahead of Israel’s World Cup qualifier against Norway, chanting “Free Palestine” to protest against Israel’s “genocide,” AFP journalists reported. Many demonstrators wore Palestinian keffiyeh shawls draped over their shoulders and waved Palestinian flags as they gathered in the city center
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