Protests

Security concerns overshadow Israel's World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy

Italian and Norwegian officials have stated that increased security measures will be implemented during the matches.

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Demonstrators hold placards calling for Israel to be banned from the Union of Cycling International (UCI), UEFA and FIFA global and European soccer, during a national protest, ahead of the two year anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 massacre , in Dublin, Ireland, October 4 2025.
The main national memorial ceremony in Park Hayarkon, Tel Aviv, October 7 2025.

Israelis commemorate two years since October 7 massacre

Across the country, Israelis commemorated the October 7 massacre in protests in the streets, at memorial services across the country, and on stage.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIV, REUTERS
People welcome the activists Ashraf Abdelrahman, Julian Schutter and Marie-Sophie Hehle, who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained by Israeli forces, in Vienna, Austria, October 7, 2025

Planned anti-Israel protests on Oct. 7 anniversary draw criticism

Anti-Israel activists have planned protests in Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Greece, and multiple other cities across the globe.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate during a nationwide strike called by the USB union to condemn the Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, in Bologna, Italy, October 3, 2025.

Italy bans pro-Palestinian protest amid violence over Hamas attack anniversary

The Giovani Palestinesi Italia group had scheduled demonstrations in the cities of Bologna and Turin to mark the second anniversary of a Hamas terror attack in Israel.f

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Large scale protests in Tunis denounce Global Sumud Flotilla arrests

Hundreds marched in Tunis to denounce Israel’s detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, including 25 Tunisians, as released activists began returning home.

OCTOBER 6, 2025ByJAMES GENN
Activists protest in central Tunis to denounce the Israeli navy's interception and detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, October 4, 2025.

Anti-Israel activists return to Sydney Opera house, ‘flood’ NYC streets for October 7 anniversary

Multiple anti-Israel organizations across the globe are planning to hold protests and marches on October 7.

OCTOBER 5, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
A pro-Palestinian rally in Australia.

Hundreds of thousands protest in Amsterdam against war in Gaza

Organisers estimated that around 250,000 people joined the demonstration.

OCTOBER 5, 2025ByREUTERS
A woman holds a placard that reads "Antizionism is not antisemitism" during a protest against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, fascism, genocide and war and to fight climate chaos, a day ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, in Amsterdam, Netherlands January 19, 2025.

Eight arrested, 20 police hurt in clashes at Spanish Palestine march

Eight arrested and 20 officers injured as pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in Barcelona over Israel’s seizure of aid flotilla.

OCTOBER 5, 2025ByREUTERS
Protesters hold banners and Palestinian banners during a demonstration in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza strip, in Madrid on October 4, 2025.

Police use tear gas and water cannons on Gaza protest in Geneva

Israel's interception of the flotilla sparked protests in Geneva and Bern, as well as in Italy and Colombia on Thursday.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByREUTERS
A demonstrator holds a skateboard with the inscription "Free Palestine" during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians and to condemn the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli army, in Geneva on October 2, 2025.

Soldiers kidnapped during attack on the Ecuadorean president's convoy

The Italian ambassador to Ecuador, a Vatican official, UN, and EU officials were present during the attack.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Police leave the El Inca prison after a security operation due to riots, following the disappearance of Jose Adolfo Macias, alias 'Fito', leader of the Los Choneros criminal group, in Quito, Ecuador, January 8, 2024.

Labour party conference: UK retinent to declare genocide, pro-Palestine protesters take stand

The protesters held baby dolls covered in fake blood and signs that read "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action."

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the media after a tour of Maidstone Hospital on December 10, 2024 in Maidstone, Britain.

A third of US college students think Palestinians better ally than Israel - poll

A Buckley Institute poll found 33% of American undergraduates view Palestinians as a better US ally, while 29% favor Israel and 38% remain unsure.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
A coalition of University of Michigan students camp at an encampment in the Diag to pressure the university to divest its endowment from companies that support Israel or could profit from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas on the University of Michigan college campus in Ann Arbor.

Israel cycling team barred from Italian race amid protest threats

Israel–Premier Tech was barred from the Giro dell’Emilia due to protest threats, highlighting rising efforts to sideline Israeli athletes worldwide.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
SRAEL–PREMIER TECH riders pose before Stage 1 of the Vuelta a Espana in August. The team has been barred from the Giro dell'Emilia over 'safety concerns.'

Netanyahu visit sparks New York City protests

Anti-Israel activists marched across town to protest outside the United Nations General Assembly.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025ByREUTERS
People attend a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he delivers an address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters, in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025

Pro-Palestinian protesters fight police in Milan, Italian ports blocked

More than 10 people were arrested in Milan and around 60 police officers suffered bruising or more serious injuries, Italy's ANSA news agency reported

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025ByREUTERS
A demonstrator stands in the cloud of tear gas as protesters and police clash during a demonstration that is part of a nationwide "Let's Block Everything" protest in solidarity with Gaza, with activists also calling for a halt to arms shipments to Israel, in Milan, Italy September 22, 2025.