Palestinians in Gaza demonstrate against war, call for int'l protection

GAZA, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Hundreds of Palestinians demonstrated in Gaza City on Thursday, demanding an end to the ongoing conflict with Israel and calling for international protection for civilians.

The protest, held in front of the Rashad Shawa Cultural Center in the city center, brought together men, women, and children carrying Palestinian flags and banners reading, "No to displacement," "Stop the war," and "