"Gaza Determination March" in 81 Provinces Led by Memur-Sen: Hundreds of Thousands were in Squares for the Freedom of Palestine

ANKARA/ISTANBUL - Under the leadership of Ankara Palestine Solidarity Platform (ANFIDAP), of which Turkey's largest civil servant confederation Memur-Sen is a component, a big "Gaza Determination March" was held across Turkey on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Hundreds of thousands of citizens gathered in 81 cities, mainly in Ankara and Istanbul, to raise the voice of Gaza, support the freedom flotillas and protest the Israeli genocide.

Ankara's Honorable March from Melike Hatun to Kızılay

One of the most remarkable parts of the march in Ankara was attended by Memur-Sen President Ali Yalçın. The march, which started in front of Melike Hatun Mosque, attracted a wide participation from all segments of society:

• Various Professions: Journalists, lawyers, academics, health professionals.

• Civil Movements: Disabled people, mothers with children and babies.

• Social Support: Supporters of football teams and leaders of various non-governmental organizations.

Participants chanted powerful slogans throughout the march to draw attention to "The murderous Israeli genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023" and the human tragedy in Palestine. The march ended with an enthusiastic rally at the July 15th Kızılay National Will Square.

Sumud Flotilla Support and "Free Palestine from River to Sea" Slogan

At the rally sites, videos of activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza, were shown to reinforce support for humanitarian efforts.

Memur-Sen and other NGOs expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people until the persecution in Gaza ends.