Protests relating to the Gaza war
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Gaza war protests Date 8 October 2023 (2023-10-08 ) [ 1] – present (1 year, 3 months, 3 weeks and 2 days) Location Global
Caused by
Goals Varied
Methods Protests , demonstrations , boycotts , civil disobedience , civil disorder , occupation , internet activism , self-immolation , sit-ins Death(s) At least 4 [ a]
The Gaza war has sparked protests, demonstrations, and vigils around the world.[ 18] These events focused on a variety of issues related to the conflict, including demands for a ceasefire , an end to the Israeli blockade and occupation , return of Israeli hostages , protesting war crimes , and providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. Since the war began on 7 October 2023, the death toll has exceeded 40,000.[ 19]
Some of the protests have resulted in violence and accusations of antisemitism and anti-Palestinianism .[ 20] [ 21] [ 22] In some European countries, some public support for Palestine and the Palestinian cause was criminalized, with countries such as France , Germany , the United Kingdom , and Hungary restricting pro-Palestinian political speech.[ 23] The conflict also sparked large protests at Israeli and U.S. embassies around the world.[ 24]
Research by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project indicated that from 7 October to 24 November 2023, there were at least 7,283 pro-Palestinian protests and 845 pro-Israel protests around the world.[ 25]
^ Anderson, Brooke (9 October 2023). "Hundreds gather near White House to support Palestinians" . The New Arab . Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023 .
^ "Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett and More Stars Demand Joe Biden Call for Israel-Gaza Ceasefire: 'Compassion Must Prevail' " . Variety. 20 October 2023. Archived from the original on 21 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023 .
^ Butler, Judith; Gessen, Masha; Kushner, Rachel; Ensler), V. (Formerly Eve (19 October 2023). "Open letter to President Biden: we call for a ceasefire now" . The Guardian . Archived from the original on 21 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023 .
^ "American Jews struggle with how to feel about the conflict in Israel" . The Jerusalem Post . 21 October 2023. Archived from the original on 21 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023 .
^ "Arab support for Palestinian cause swells after Hamas assault" . 10 October 2023. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024 .
^ "Pro-Hamas supporters rally in Lebanon arbox Specialist ctric & AC S" . Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024 .
^ "Pro-Gaza feeling runs high in Lebanon, but Hamas presence is controlled" . Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024 .
^ "Protesters rally in Beirut in solidarity with Gaza Palestinians | Reuters" . Reuters . Archived from the original on 5 November 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2024 .
^ "Iran Believed to be Agitating British Pro-Hamas Protesters" . 28 October 2023. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024 .
^ "Hamas 'Day of Rage' protests break out in Middle East and beyond" . ABC News . Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023 .
^ Keller-Lynn, Carrie. "At hostage solidarity rally, anger mounts at Netanyahu" . www.timesofisrael.com . Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023 .
^ Hawkinson, Katie. "Israelis angry at Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the Hamas hostage crisis protest in Tel Aviv" . Business Insider . Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023 .
^ Tress, Luke (18 October 2023). "Families of hostages, Jewish leaders plead to put politics aside and bring home Hamas captives" . Jewish Telegraphic Agency . Archived from the original on 20 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023 .
^ Horng, Eric (14 October 2023). "Evanston rally held for hostages taken by Hamas; pro-Palestine demonstrators march through Chicago" . ABC7 Chicago . WLS. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023 .
^ "Nigeria: a pro-Palestinian demonstration leaves one dead" . Africanews . 17 November 2023. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023 .
^ "Tertua Adat Minahasa Elvis Wagey Tewas dalam Bentrok Aksi Pelestina di Manado" . www.harianmassa.id . 26 November 2023. Archived from the original on 26 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023 .
^ Naughton, Philippe (26 February 2024). "US Airman Dies After Setting Himself on Fire in Gaza Protest" . The Daily Beast . Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024 .
^ "AP PHOTOS: Protests by pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators span the world as war escalates" . AP News . 11 October 2023. Archived from the original on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023 .
^ Thomas, Merlyn (20 December 2023). "What Gaza's death toll says about the war" . BBC News . Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023 .
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^ "Israeli hooligans provoke clashes in Amsterdam after chanting anti-Palestinian slogans" . Middle East Eye . Retrieved 26 November 2024 .
^ Rajvanshi, Astha (20 October 2023). "In Europe, Free Speech Is Under Threat for Pro-Palestine Protesters" . Time Magazine . Archived from the original on 21 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023 .
^ "Massive protests seen at U.S. embassies in several countries after Gaza hospital bombing" . NBC News . 20 October 2023. Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023 .
^ Chugtai, Alia; Ali, Marium; Nolan, Delaney. "Boycotts and protests – how are people around the world defying Israel?" . Al Jazeera . Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023 .
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