Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Istanbul on New Year's Day to show support for Gaza, waving Palestinian and Turkish flags and calling for an end to the violence. The rally, held under clear skies and cold temperatures, saw participants march to the Galata Bridge, united under the slogan 'We won't remain silent, we won't forget Palestine.' More than 400 civil society groups took part, with Bilal Erdogan, the youngest son of the Turkish president, helping to organize the event. The gathering featured speeches and a performance by Lebanese-born singer Maher Zain, as demonstrators expressed hope for peace and justice in the coming years.