Pro-Palestinian protests

Toronto Police to deploy armed officers, bans pro-Palestinian protests in Jewish areas

As part of the measures, which come amid "heightened tensions," officers will be equipped with patrol rifles and other long guns as part of a deterrence strategy,

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Toronto police stand watch near the Al-Quds day protest in Toronto, Ontario, on March 14, 2026.
Anti-Israel protesters assemble outside of Adas Torah, a synagogue in the Pico Robertson neighborhood of Los angeels, July 23, 2024.

‘Buffer zones’ come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship

Supporters say the bill is needed amid a rise in antisemitism and a wave of demonstrations outside synagogues, including at Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple and Adas Torah.

|ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
Columbia students, professors, gather in front of the University to rally in support of Mahmoud Khalil, Leqaa Kordia, and the numerous other community members who have been unlawfully detained by ICE, in New York City, United States, on March 09, 2026.

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released on $100K bond from Texas detention

Immigration authorities say they detained her in 2025 for overstaying her expired student visa, though her attorney said she was in the process of securing legal residence.

|ByREUTERS
A demonstrator holds a portrait of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at Times Square during an Al-Quds Day rally in Manhattan, New York City, US, March 13, 2026.

Intl. Al Quds marches see thousands chant Hamas, Hezbollah support, blood libels

Al Quds Day rallies spark controversy as protesters support Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC. Despite bans in several countries, rallies continue with strong police presence.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

With ceasefire in place, activists shift to long term objective, Israel's destruction - analysis

Following the Gaza ceasefire, anti-Israel activists ramp up calls to dismantle Zionism, demanding arms embargoes, Palestinian sovereignty, and the right of return.

OCTOBER 15, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Protesters wave flags as students take part in an inter-university march in support of Palestinians, on the second anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, at King's College London campus, Britain, October 7, 2025.

Boston councilors slam City Hall for allowing violent pro-Palestinian Oct. 7 rally without permit

Boston City Councilors criticize the unpermitted October 7 pro-Palestinian rally that turned violent, sending four officers to the hospital and prompting arrests.

OCTOBER 15, 2025ByGAYLA CAWLEY/BOSTON HERALD/TNS
An activist poster calling for a pro-Palestinian protest in Boston on October 7, 2025.

Tens of thousands attend pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney

Tens of thousands joined pro-Palestinian rallies across Australia, including a 30,000-strong march in Sydney, amid Israel’s Gaza pullback.

OCTOBER 12, 2025ByREUTERS
Demonstrators hold a banner during the 'Nationwide March for Palestine', after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect, in Sydney, Australia, October 12, 2025.

US embassy in Colombia shuts doors, bolsters security amid pro-Palestinian protests

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he had approved the request for heightened security while also defending citizens’ right to protest.

OCTOBER 8, 2025ByALFIE PANNELL/MIAMI HERALD
A demonstrator holds a sign depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a pro-Palestinian protest after Israeli forces intercepted the vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, on the day of the two-year anniversary of the deadly Octo