"Thousands gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on Saturday for 'The Street Iftar,' organised by pro-Palestinian groups to show solidarity with Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan. Footage shows dozens of Muslim participants offering prayers and others breaking their fast together at the square, while some attendees were seen waving Palestinian and Iranian flags. "This iftar was organised by people who are active in the movement to support Palestine, and we hope that this will bring us all together. We hope freedom for Palestine will come soon," shared Elize. "There's a lot going on in the Middle East right now. These are heavy times, so I think it's good to focus on things that bring us together in these difficult times and to find support in each other," she added. Abu Nasser, another participant, said the gathering aimed to 'remind the world about Gaza', emphasising that the people in the region continue to face severe hardships. "The genocide has not stopped. The genocide is only stopped on camera, in the media, but it is still continuing. People are being bombed, people are being starved, and this has to be stopped," he added. The iftar was organised by groups including Amsterdam Palestina Coalitie and Global Movement to Gaza NL, among others. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer and reflection, commemorating the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. The conflict between Israel and Hamas began on October 7, 2023, after Hamas launched an attack that killed 1,139 people in Israel and took more than 200 hostages. Israel subsequently launched a large-scale military campaign in Gaza. According to Palestinian health authorities, more than 72,000 Palestinians have been killed since. In January, US envoy Steve Witkoff outlined President Donald Trump's plan aimed at ending the conflict, including Hamas’ disarmament and reconstruction efforts."