
A series of dramatic protests have erupted worldwide this week, highlighting the growing international tension surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict. While thousands marched through London in competing demonstrations, significant protests also emerged within Israel itself, where citizens voiced opposition to government plans for expanding military operations in Gaza [1].
In London, hundreds of pro-Israel demonstrators marched through the streets, calling for the release of hostages still held in Gaza [2]. Simultaneously, a separate protest led to the arrest of at least 200 people associated with Palestine Action, following the UK's recent designation of the group as a terrorist organization [3].
Within Israel, thousands gathered in Tel Aviv to protest against their government's announced plans to occupy Gaza City [1]. The demonstrations reflected growing internal opposition to military expansion, with some Israeli activists even disrupting a live television broadcast of Big Brother to protest the ongoing conflict [4].
In a bold display of dissent, Israeli activists created a massive sign on a Tel Aviv beach near the US embassy building, calling for an end to the war [5]. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of people participated in rallies worldwide, demanding an end to the conflict and calling for unrestricted aid to Gaza [6].
- Israelis protest government plans to expand war and occupy Gaza
- Hundreds march through London in pro-Israel protest
- UK police arrest at least 200 people at Palestine Action protest in London
- Antiwar activists storm Big Brother stage to disrupt broadcast in Israel
- Huge sign on Tel Aviv beach tells Trump to ‘end BB’s war’
- Global rallies demand end to Israel’s war on Gaza and unrestricted aid