The flag of Palestine hoisted on a beach in the Maldives

The flag of Palestine is hoisted on a beach in the Maldives as masses around the world voice their solidarity with Palestinians. This comes against the backdrop of Israel's ongoing war and bombing campaign of the besieged Gaza Strip, which has claimed the lives of up 20,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children.

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