Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets across Europe and globally on Saturday, calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. While many protests remained peaceful, demonstrations in Rome turned violent as some protesters clashed with police.
Security forces in several countries warned of heightened levels of alert in major cities Saturday, amid concerns that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could inspire new terror attacks in Europe .
In London, thousands gathered in Russell Square amid a significant police presence. Some of the march’s organizers had said they planned to target companies and institutions they claimed were “complicit in Israel’s crimes,” including Barclays Bank and the British Museum. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators also gathered at New York’s Times Square to call for a cease-fire, chanting “Gaza!" to a drumbeat. Some wore keffiyeh scarfs, waved Palestinian and Lebanese flags and held a large cardboard image of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with red paint symbolizing blood across his face.
Pro-Palestinian protests calling for an immediate cease-fire have repeatedly taken place across Europe and around the globe in the past year and Italian authorities believed that the timing of Saturday's rally in Rome risked the Oct. 7 attack being “glorified,” local media reported. In Berlin, a march is scheduled from the Brandenburg Gate to Bebelplatz on Sunday. Local media reported that security forces have warned of potential overload because of the scale of protests. German authorities pointed to increasing antisemitic and violent incidents in recent days.
Protests Palestine Israel Violence Europe
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies in Europe amid high alert as Oct. 7 anniversary approachesMassive rallies are planned in several European cities, with the largest gatherings expected from Saturday to Monday.
Read more »
iPhone 16 Pro eliminates an advantage iPhone 15 Pro had over iPhone 14 ProAnam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications.
Read more »
Crusader Kings 3: Roads to Power review – Rome, sweet RomeCK3 Roads to Power brings a radical new way to play and all the Byzantine flavor and mechanics any Rome fan needs – here's our review.
Read more »
UC Faculty Accuse University of Labor Violations Over Suppressing Pro-Palestinian SpeechFaculty at the University of California (UC) system have accused administrators of labor violations for allegedly suppressing pro-Palestinian speech and campus protests earlier this year. A complaint filed with the state Public Employment Relations Board alleges that UC officials threatened faculty, launched disciplinary proceedings against those supporting student encampments, and discouraged teaching about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Read more »
Pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement declines to endorse Harris, but won't back other candidatesThe Democratic delegates say they can't back Harris, but also want to avoid a second Trump presidency.
Read more »
Pro-Palestinian protestor wearing keffiyeh charged with violating New York county’s face mask banEAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — A pro-Palestinian protestor wearing a keffiyeh scarf has been charged with violating a suburban New York City county’s new law
Read more »