Source: Al-Manar TV, 28-12-2008

Once again, Arab regimes and Arab people seem to be living on two opposite river banks.
For the second consecutive day, the Zionist entity continued its bloody offensive against the Palestinians in the Gaza strip, committing the worst-ever massacres.
For the second consecutive day, many Arab regimes maintained their deadly official "calm," or even worse, their "verbal denunciation" to the attacks. Yet, none of the Arab leaders took any "practical measure," except for calling for an "urgent" Arab summit on Friday, a week after the "Israeli" offensive that claimed the lives of more 270 Palestinians in less than 24 hours!
In contrast with the expected Arab official reaction to Zionist aggressions, Arab peoples have staged angry demonstrations across the Arab world to condemn "Israeli" barbarism and to express support for Palestinian Resistance. Demonstrations also called on the international community to assume its responsibilities towards the Palestinians and the crimes against humanity committed by "Israel".
Yemen
One of the biggest demonstrations took place in the Yemeni capital Sanaa Sunday where the General People's Congress (GPC), National Democratic Coalition and civil society organizations organized a solidarity rally in the Capital Secretariat against the brutal "Israeli" attacks against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Capital Secretariat and called for an Arab and Islamic unified stand against "Israel's" illegal actions.
Syria
Syria, in turn, witnessed a huge rally where tens of thousands of Syrians gathered at the center of Damascus, protesting the "Israeli" aggressions and the Arab regimes' calm. They declared solidarity with Gaza and called to stop the aggressions as soon as possible. They also set fire to "Israeli" and US flags.
Beirut
Beirut also witnessed for the second consecutive day multiple solidarity movements against the "Israeli" attacks. Palestinian and Lebanese protesters gathered outside the UN-ESCWA, calling for a responsible international reaction to the massacres. Protesters held candles and Palestinian flags, chanting anti-"Israel" slogans.
Demonstrations also have been held at the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, mainly the Ain el-Helwe camp in Sidon in south Lebanon. Dozens of youths took to the streets to express solidarity with the Palestinians and set fire to tires. A huge rally is also set to take place in the southern city on Monday.
Jordan
Jordanians are also set to protest against the "Israeli" attacks on Sunday afternoon. On Saturday, hundreds of protesters in the Jordanian capital Amman demonstrated in front of the nearby UN headquarters, waving Hamas banners and condemning "Israel's" strikes. Also on Saturday, around 2,000 angry Egyptians demonstrated in Cairo against "Israel's" attacks on the Gaza Strip, accusing President Hosni Mubarak of being an accomplice.
Morocco
Thousands of people marched in the Moroccan capital to protest "Israeli" air strikes on the Gaza Strip and called for revenge for the more than 270 Palestinians martyred. A crowd estimated at 3,000 carried signs denouncing the "'Israeli' aggressors" and chanted that "with our soul, with our blood, we will sacrifice for you, Gaza!"
Palestinian Territories
Meanwhile, a general strike was observed all across Palestinian territories Sunday in protest at the "Israeli" massacre in Gaza. The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) had called for a general strike and rallies and declared state of mourning. Commercial stores closed and Palestinian flags were brought to half-mast.
Some of the rallies developed into clashes between the "Israeli" occupation forces and the protestors in Ramallah, where dozens were injured with "Israeli" bullets.
Angry demonstrations also broke out in Oum el-Fahem, Nazareth, Sahnin and Tamra in northern occupied Palestine in response to a call from leaders of the Arab community. Protesters chanted slogans condemning "Israeli" aggressions and waved Palestinian flags. Bethlehem
In Bethlehem, municipal officials switched off Christmas lights in protest at the violence.