Woman showers red powder at Iceland FM for backing Israel

In a powerful act of protest in Iceland, a woman orchestrated an unconventional demonstration by showering Iceland's Foreign Minister with red powder. This courageous gesture aimed to draw attention to Iceland’s ongoing diplomatic relations with Israel, despite the distressing events associated with the Israeli occupation and the conflict in Gaza.

The protest serves as a compelling statement, underscoring the firm opposition of certain individuals to maintaining diplomatic ties with Israel, especially in the aftermath of the devastating events in Gaza. The woman’s action was a brave attempt to illuminate what she perceives as an unjust alignment with a regime accused of contributing to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The video shared by Turkiye Urdu service, shows a woman showering red powder on the minister during his address. 

While unconventional, this protest amplifies the voices of those advocating for a reconsideration of diplomatic relationships based on ethical concerns and human rights violations. It stands as a vivid reminder of the impact of civil action in urging change and promoting accountability on a global scale.

World leaders, international rights groups and United Nations officials have criticised the United States for vetoing a UN resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and failing to halt the war that has killed more than 17,400 Palestinians and about 1,100 people in Israel since October 7.

A UN resolution on the pause in hostilities failed to pass on Friday at the UN Security Council after the United States vetoed the proposal and Britain abstained.