Protesters target Nobel banquet over Gaza and US pressure on Venezuela

Demonstrators gathered outside Stockholm City Hall during the Nobel Prize banquet to protest Israel's war in Gaza and potential US military action against Venezuela. They also objected to the 2025 Peace Prize winner.
Demonstrators converged on Stockholm's City Hall during the prestigious Nobel Prize banquet on Wednesday, using the high-profile event to protest against Israel's military campaign in Gaza and escalating US military pressure on Venezuela. The protest highlighted growing public dissent in Europe over Western foreign policy in both conflicts.
Chants against war and criticism of Nobel funding
Holding Palestinian flags, the protesters chanted slogans including "Stop the genocide in Gaza" and "Hands off Venezuela." They criticized the United States and the European Union for their support of Israel and claimed the Nobel Prizes are funded by the US, linking the ceremony directly to the policies they oppose.
Objection to the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient
A specific focus of the protest was the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado. The demonstrators issued a statement objecting to the choice, describing Machado as an Israeli supporter who dedicated her prize to US President Donald Trump, welcomed potential American military intervention in her country, and received congratulations from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Context of the protests and the ceremonial backdrop
The protest occurred as King Carl XVI Gustaf hosted the traditional banquet following the Nobel award ceremony, a symbol of international achievement and peace. By targeting this event, the activists sought to draw a stark contrast between the ideals of the prize and the realities of current wars and geopolitical interventions supported by Western powers, amplifying their message on a global stage.
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