Gaza war protests

Gaza war protests is a movement where people protest against the war in the Gaza region in Palestine.[1] People in many countries participated in these

Gaza war protests

Gaza war protests is a movement where people protest against the war in the Gaza region in Palestine.[1] People in many countries participated in these protests. These protests have taken place in many countries around the world and have involved students, activists, civil society organizations, and civilians. Participants have expressed concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and have called for measures.

Protests for Palestine and Gaza region.

Background

Palestine and Israel are located in the Middle East next to the Mediterranean Sea. They have had conflicts for many years. There are two important groups who are mentioned a lot in the news: Hamas a Palestinian, militant, and political organisation and the Israeli government. On 7 of October 2023 Hamas attacked Israel. Afterwards, Israel started military actions in Gaza. After 7th of October in 2023 there was a global reaction. Since that moment, protests started against violence in the Gaza region and its people.[2] One way of expressing support to the Palestinians, is to give them a voice. The protesters, protest against companies, universities and even countries that support the Israeli government. They are many ways to protest: a peaceful march, where they shout slogans, but also protests that involve clashes between the protesters and the police. [3]

Protests in different parts of the world

United States (US)

After 7th of October in 2023 there was a global reaction, that resulted in many protests in the Unites States.[4] Students and activists protested against universities who have connection with Israel, including Columbia University.[5] Demonstrations took place on univerity campuses across the country, including sit-ins and marches. While many protests remained peaceful, some led to tensions between protesters, the university and law enforcement.[6]

Europe

Protests also took place in European countries like The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain and more countries.[7] These protests were directed towards the European Union about the human rights violations during the attack in Gaza on the 7th of October. Protesters called for a ceasefire and government support. A few European countries participated in this call and some other countries made different decisions or restrictions.

The Middle East

Protesters in the Middle East boycotted campaigns who supported Israel, such as international brands like, McDonald’s, Starbucks etc.[8] This way of protesting is part of the wider protest movements.[9] Boycotts were organised threw social media campaigns and encouraging people not to purchase products from certain companies. In several countries across the Middle East, these boycott campaigns attracted widespread public participation and became an important non-violent form of protest.

Online reactions

The global reaction did not stop by protesting in continents, but also spread online. People used social media to share their opinions and feelings by spreading posts about the situation Gaza. Journalists and organisations also reported on the protests. This way of online protesting had a huge influence that helped to reach a global audience. [10]

References

  1. ↑ Aswar, Hasbi; Hudaifi, Imam; Heryana, Ade Irman; Hawari, Imam Khairul Muslim (2025-04-13). "From Protests to Petitions: The Global Response to the Gaza Crisis Since October 2023". Jisiera: The Journal of Islamic Studies and International Relations. doi:10.5281/ZENODO.15206360.
  2. ↑ Chenoweth, E., Hammam, S., Pressman, J., & Ulfelder, J. (2026). "Protests in the United States on Palestine and Israel". www.tandfonline.com. doi:10.1080/14742837.2024.2415674. Retrieved 2026-05-24.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ Aswar, Hasbi; Hudaifi, Imam; Heryana, Ade Irman; Hawari, Imam Khairul Muslim (2025-04-13). "From Protests to Petitions: The Global Response to the Gaza Crisis Since October 2023". Jisiera: The Journal of Islamic Studies and International Relations: 67/68. doi:10.5281/ZENODO.15206360.
  4. ↑ Jon, Queally (2014). "As atrocities mount,US rushes arms to Israel". Greenleft. p. 13. ISSN 1036-126X.
  5. ↑ Monahan, Torin (2025-09-02). "Silencing Dissent: Surveillance and Police Actions on University Campuses during Pro-Palestinian Protests". Surveillance & Society. 23 (3): 303–320. doi:10.24908/ss.v23i3.18466. ISSN 1477-7487.
  6. ↑ Monahan, Torin (2025-09-02). "Silencing Dissent: Surveillance and Police Actions on University Campuses during Pro-Palestinian Protests". Surveillance & Society. 23 (3): 303–320. doi:10.24908/ss.v23i3.18466. ISSN 1477-7487.
  7. ↑ Della Porta, Donatella, Laura Mendoza Sandoval, Martín Portos Garcia, and Federica Stagni (2025). ""'Free Palestine!': Protesting Israel's War on Gaza in Italy and Spain." South European Society & Politics". www.tandfonline.com. doi:10.1080/13608746.2025.2523042. hdl:11384/148381. Retrieved 2026-05-24.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ Aswar, Hasbi; Hudaifi, Imam; Heryana, Ade Irman; Hawari, Imam Khairul Muslim (2025-04-13). "From Protests to Petitions: The Global Response to the Gaza Crisis Since October 2023". Jisiera: The Journal of Islamic Studies and International Relations. doi:10.5281/ZENODO.15206360.
  9. ↑ Nassar, Yara (2024). "Israel's War on Gaza: Views from Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon". Al-Muntaqa. 7. Arab Center for Research & Policy Studies: 111–123. JSTOR 48789815 – via JSTOR.
  10. ↑ Haugbolle, Sune (2024-10-10). "Echoes of Solidarity in the Gaza Protests: A Review Essay about Rosemary Sayigh (ed.): Becoming Pro-Palestinian (I.B. Tauris 2024)". Middle East Journal of Culture and Communication. 17 (3): 259–267. doi:10.1163/18739865-01703005. ISSN 1873-9857.

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