Protests for Palestinian Support Spread Globally Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

By Ashary S. Tamano, Webmaster 

NOTE: The list provided here is not exhaustive, as protests have occurred in many other countries as well. The Israel-Hamas war has ignited a global response, with people worldwide expressing their support for the Palestinian people and calling for an end to the violence.

A noteworthy transformation is underway in the realm of global advocacy—the burgeoning recognition and endorsement of the Palestinian cause by individuals who may not be Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, or have any direct affiliation with the Palestinian population. This evolving trend, marked by its inclusivity, reflects a significant and promising shift in the narrative. However, the journey toward comprehensive support remains an incremental one, with much ground yet to cover. The anticipation lingers that a catalyst, someone vested with the influence to enact substantive change, will emerge and propel the cause forward.

In the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, countries around the world have witnessed a surge in protests and demonstrations expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people. This global wave of support underscores the international dimension of the issue, with individuals from diverse backgrounds uniting to call for an end to the violence.

  1. In Australia, thousands of demonstrators marched through central Sydney on October 21, 2023, chanting slogans like “Shame, shame Israel” and “Palestine will never die.”
  2. Bangladesh also saw thousands take to the streets in the capital, Dhaka, on October 22, 2023, to protest Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  3. Brazil hosted a pro-Palestinian protest outside the National Museum in Brasilia on October 20, 2023.
  4. Chile observed members of the Palestinian community participating in a protest in front of the Israeli embassy in Santiago on October 19, 2023.
  5. Cyprus witnessed hundreds of people gathering in Nicosia on October 22, 2023, to protest Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  6. Denmark had hundreds of people assembling in Copenhagen on October 22, 2023, for the same cause.
  7. In a remarkable display of solidarity, Egypt approved and even helped organize 27 locations for protesters across the country to gather on October 20, 2023. Thousands of Egyptians came out to support Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
  8. In Finland, pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Helsinki on October 22, 2023, demanding an end to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  9. France hosted pro-Palestinian demonstrations in several cities, with thousands of people chanting “we all are Palestinians.” In Marseille, despite a local police ban, people took to the streets, waving Palestinian flags and shouting “Free Gaza.”
  10. Greece witnessed thousands of people marching in Athens on October 22, 2023, against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  11. Protests in India on October 21, 2023, took place in several cities, including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, condemning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  12. Indonesia had hundreds of people staging protests in Jakarta on October 20, 2023, denouncing strong American support for Israel and demanding an end to Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
  13. Iran saw tens of thousands of Iranians participating in nationwide rallies on October 21, 2023, expressing their support for the Palestinian people and condemning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  14. In Iraq, hundreds of Iraqis, mostly supporters of Iran-backed militias, staged a sit-in at Iraq’s main border crossing with Jordan on October 21, 2023. Others protested in Baghdad near the fortified Green Zone that houses the United States embassy.
  15. Italy hosted pro-Palestinian protesters in Rome on October 21, 2023.
  16. In Japan, hundreds of people gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Tokyo on October 21, 2023, to protest against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  17. Jordan saw thousands of people taking to the streets in several cities across the country on October 22, 2023, to protest against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  18. Kosovo witnessed several hundred people walking from mosques to Pristina’s Zahir Pajaziti square after lunchtime prayers to express support for Palestinians.
  19. In Kuwait, hundreds of people gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Kuwait City on October 22, 2023, to protest against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  20. Lebanon has been the site of ongoing protests in several cities, including Beirut, Tripoli, and Sidon, since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. On October 22, 2023, thousands marched in Beirut to show support for the Palestinian people and condemn Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  21. In Malaysia, hundreds of people gathered outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur on October 21, 2023, to protest against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  22. Mexico saw Palestinian supporters protesting outside the Israeli embassy in Mexico City on October 20, 2023.
  23. In New Zealand, hundreds of people marched in Auckland on October 22, 2023, to protest against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  24. Norway had hundreds of people gathering outside the Norwegian parliament in Oslo on October 21, 2023, to protest against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  25. In Pakistan, thousands took to the streets in major cities on October 22, 2023, to protest against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  26. The Philippines witnessed hundreds of people marching in Manila on October 21, 2023, to protest against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  27. In South Africa, pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Johannesburg on October 22, 2023, demanding an end to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  28. South Korea had hundreds of people gathering in Seoul on October 22, 2023, to protest against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  29. Sweden hosted thousands of people gathering in Stockholm on October 22, 2023, to protest against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
  30. Turkey saw thousands of people staging protests outside mosques following Friday prayers in Istanbul and Ankara on October 20, 2023. Protesters waved Turkish and Palestinian flags and chanted slogans denouncing Israel’s actions in Gaza.
  31. The United Kingdom witnessed tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marching through London on October 22, 2023, demanding an end to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
  32. In the United States, protests have taken place on college and university campuses across the country, with students from various institutions expressing their solidarity.
  33. In Yemen, thousands demonstrated in support of Palestinians across the divided, war-torn country on October 21, 2023.

NOTE: The list provided here is not exhaustive, as protests have occurred in many other countries as well. The Israel-Hamas war has ignited a global response, with people worldwide expressing their support for the Palestinian people and calling for an end to the violence.

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