Mass demonstrations were held across major cities globally — from Sydney to London to Berlin — demanding sanctions on Israel, immediate humanitarian aid for Gaza, and an end to the occupation.
Capitals and cities across the globe witnessed massive solidarity marches for Palestinians this weekend, with protesters denouncing the genocide in Gaza and demanding the rapid flow of humanitarian aid following the recent ceasefire agreement.
Australia
The Palestine Action group reported demonstrations in 27 cities and towns on Sunday.
Major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane specifically called for sanctions against Israel over the massacres in Gaza and urged the Australian government to halt all cooperation and arms exports to Israel.
Sydney's pro-Palestinian activists say their weekly protests won't end until Israel is held to account, as they rallied for the first time since a ceasefire took effect in Gaza. https://t.co/BwfPKE6dQL @Andrew_Denney pic.twitter.com/b7gHcLEj5j
— 7NEWS Sydney (@7NewsSydney) October 12, 2025
London, UK:
Organizers estimated nearly half a million people participated in a massive march on Saturday, proceeding toward Downing Street.
Demonstrators demanded a halt to arms sales to Israel, an end to the occupation, and accountability for alleged massacres.
Pro-Palestine protests take place in London after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in Gaza went into effect.
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— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) October 11, 2025
Berlin, Germany:
Thousands marched from the Brandenburg Gate demanding practical steps for a just and lasting peace.
Protesters called on the German government to stop arms shipments to Israel and condemned government pressure against pro-Palestinian supporters. Clashes with police resulted in several arrests.
Massive rally in Florence, Italy, in support of Gaza. pic.twitter.com/445ziez0DM
— Kuffiya (@Kuffiyateam) October 11, 2025
Paris, France:
A demonstration saw activists and French healthcare workers — some of whom had worked in Gaza during the war — demand the release of medical teams, including Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, from Israeli prisons. They also pushed for the stabilization of the ceasefire, lifting of the siege, and delivery of aid.
Oslo, Norway:
Protesters specifically called for the closure of the Israeli Embassy and the cutting of diplomatic ties with Israel.
Israel plays Norway in the World Cup qualifiers today in Oslo
Inside the stadium, massive Palestinian flags greet the Israeli players.
Outside, massive protests over why Israel is allowed to play in the first place given the Gaza genocide.
Russia was kicked out for much less. pic.twitter.com/vVmILcANq5
— Trita Parsi (@tparsi) October 11, 2025
Maastricht, Netherlands:
The Plant a Tree foundation held a memorial ceremony dedicated to the children and journalists killed in Gaza, displaying thousands of children’s shoes and reading the names and ages of the child victims.
Pro-Palestine protests being held across Australia, with calls for accountability for Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. Annette Lee reports from Coffs Harbour pic.twitter.com/3nkrXH6tad
— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) October 12, 2025
Jakarta, Indonesia:
Thousands gathered in the capital to celebrate the Gaza ceasefire, reiterating their rejection of any political, commercial, or athletic normalization with Israel. They also condemned Israeli incursions, assaults, and arrests in the West Bank.
Seoul, South Korea:
Protesters marched in solidarity with Palestinians, demanding the rapid entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip.
Additionally, a separate demonstration in Stockholm, Sweden, condemned the Israeli army’s recent attack on the Global Solidarity Flotilla and the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, calling for a comprehensive blockade on Israel due to the attack on the ships.
🪧 Protesters march through Tokyo’s Shinjuku district on the second anniversary of Israel’s war on Gaza, denouncing what they called genocide and Japan’s military ties with the US
Organized by student group Zengakuren, the rally demands the government’s resignation and expresses… pic.twitter.com/p8TJKWw7GF
— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) October 7, 2025
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