In pics | Israel-Hamas war: Supporters of Palestinians, Israel protest across the world
As the war in Israel raged on, on Friday (Oct 13) its effects were seen across the world as people in several countries took to the streets to show support for either Israelis or the Palestinians.
There have been sporadic protests and demonstrations in multiple countries since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, on Saturday (Oct 7) and Israel in turn declared war.
Pro-Palestinians rally in London, United Kingdom
Thousands of people in London, United Kingdom took to the streets for a pro-Palestinian protest on Saturday, after police warnings that anyone showing support for the militant group Hamas could face arrest.
Image shows demonstrators protesting in solidarity with Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, October 14, 2023.
(Photograph:Reuters)
Pro-Palestinians rally in Duesseldorf, Germany
Pro-Palestinian protesters marched though the streets in the German city of Duesseldorf on Saturday (Oct 14) in support of Palestinians and condemnation of Israel. Notably, the protest was allowed despite most pro-Palestinian demonstrations being banned by German authorities.
Image shows Pro-Palestinian protesters marching a week after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, in Duesseldorf, Germany, on October 14, 2023.
(Photograph:Reuters)
Pro-Israel rally in Warsaw, Poland
Image shows men wrapped in the Israeli flag stands as a woman holds the text of prayer during multi-confessional prayer for peace after Hamas launched a surprise attack against Israel on Saturday (Oct 7), at Old Town in Warsaw, Poland, October 13, 2023.
(Photograph:Reuters)
Pro-Palestinian supporters pray and rally in Amman, Jordan
Jordan's riot police on Friday forcibly dispersed hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters trying to reach a border zone with the Israeli-occupied West Bank after thousands held anti-Israel demonstrations across the country, said a report by Reuters citing witnesses.
Images show men praying as security forces stand guard (R) and Jordanians gathering to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza (L), in Amman, Jordan October 13, 2023.
(Photograph:Reuters)
Pro-Palestinian rally in Paris, France
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in central Paris on Oct 12 even after the French government had banned pro-Palestinian protests, saying they were "likely to generate disturbances to public order".
Image shows protestors holding Palestinian flags during an unauthorized demonstration in support of Palestinians, as part of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas at Place de la Republique in Paris, France, on October 12, 2023.
(Photograph:Reuters)
