ISTANBUL Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters gathered in Istanbul’s Beyazit Square late on Aug. 9 to voice their opposition to Israel ’s recent plan to take over Gaza City, with several world cities witnessing protests. The demonstration proceeded with a march toward the historic Hagia Sophia Mosque. Participants sought to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis and express solidarity with the people of Gaza amid escalating violence and severe shortages of food and medical supplies. The