Thousands of pro-Palestine protestors packed the streets of cities around the world, including New York, Washington, Ottawa, London, Milan, Paris, Berlin, Ankara, Jakarta, and many more, to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and condemn Israel’s actions against Palestinians. The turnout in major cities around the world is a continuation of protests that emerged following Israel’s assaults on Gaza after the Hamas surprise attacks on 7 October. The protestors called for a ceasefire and expressed their disappointment in their governments for unconditionally supporting Israel as it continues its war on the Strip. As of 5 November, over 9,500 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank Strip — including 3,900 children — and over 32,000 others injured. In Washington, D.C., thousands filled Pennsylvania Avenue — the street leading up to the White House — as they protested against Biden’s administration in its relentless support against Israel and continued military campaign in Gaza. In Brooklyn, the Palestinian-led community group ‘Within Our Lifetime’ organized a march that stretched from the Brooklyn Museum to the Brooklyn Bridge as marchers shouted “Free, Free Palestine.” At least 40,000 people packed into Trafalgar Square…
From London to New York to Indonesia: Thousands Join Pro-Palestine Protests in Cities Across the World
November 5, 2023
