![Demonstrators carrying banners and Palestinian flags are protesting Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's visit to Israel during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Tirana, Albania on January 30, 2026. Under the slogan "Not in My Name" a pro-Palestine demonstration organized by civil society organizations took place in front of the Albanian Parliament building, where demonstrators expressed their disapproval of Prime Minister Rama's visit to Israel between January 25-27. [Olsi Shehu - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AA-20260130-40411945-40411941-PROTEST_AGAINST_ALBANIAN_PRIME_MINISTER_RAMAS_VISIT_TO_ISRAEL_IN_TIRANA-scaled-e1769805046561.jpg)
A pro-Palestinian protest was held in Albania’s capital, Tirana, on Friday, Jan. 30, against Prime Minister Edi Rama’s recent visit to Israel, Anadolu reports. The demonstration, organized by civil society groups under the slogan “Not in My Name,” took place in front of the Albanian Parliament building. Protesters voiced opposition to Rama’s visit to Israel between Jan. 25 and 27 and expressed solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Demonstration organizer Floriar Arapi said the protest aimed to show that Albanian society stands for peace and justice and does not support policies linked to violence and civilian deaths. Protester Sidorela Vatnikaj said Rama’s visit did not represent the Albanian people, stressing that Albanians understand the suffering caused by war and oppose what […]
