Israel–Hamas war protests
Protests relating to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Israel–Hamas 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. Protests against Israeli action in Gaza were notably large across the Arab world.[19] Since the war began on 7 October 2023, the number of dead has exceeded 30,000.[20]
Some of the pro-Palestinian protests have resulted in violence and accusations of antisemitism, and consequently 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.[21] Germany banned fundraising,[clarification needed] the displaying of the Palestinian flag and the wearing of the keffiyeh.[22][better source needed] The conflict also sparked large protests at Israeli and U.S. embassies around the world.[23]
Research by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project indicated that from 7 October to 24 November, there were at least 7,283 pro-Palestinian protests and 845 pro-Israel protests around the world.[24]