Mass demonstrations occurred in multiple global cities, displaying opposition to the conflict in Gaza.
Protests in Global Cities Demand Action for Palestine
Protests took place in various cities around the world on Saturday, with thousands of people rallying in defense of Palestine. The London protest, held near Parliament, was one of the largest, with protesters challenging the government's decision to ban a pro-Palestine group.
The London protest saw over 400 protesters detained by the Metropolitan Police, and five protesters allegedly assaulted police officers. The primary objective of the London demonstration was to contest the government's decision to ban a pro-Palestine group, which has been designated a terrorist organization in the UK since July.
The Palestine Action network's activities, including vandalism and breaches at military sites, have been considered terrorism-related offenses. Supporting the group is a criminal offense under UK law, with penalties up to 14 years in prison. Protesters in London argue that the authorities are making wrongful arrests and demand an end to the genocide and food crisis in Gaza.
Similar protests occurred in the capitals of Chile and Argentina, as well as in Berlin and Barcelona across the EU. Protesters in these cities condemned global hypocrisy regarding Israel's advances in Gaza, demanding an end to the ongoing conflict.
Since the start of the war, hunger has killed 217 Palestinians, including 100 children in Gaza. The protesters' demands are urgent, as the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate.
It's important to note that while the proscription of the Palestine Action network is due to acts of vandalism and breaches at military sites, supporting the group risks criminal sanctions and suppression of related protest actions in the UK.
In the UK, legal ramifications such as arrest and prosecution have been seen, with 13 supporters arrested at a protest in Norwich in August 2025. Restrictions on public demonstrations or activities, including court-ordered bans, have also been referenced in related legal actions against pro-Palestine protesters.
Despite these challenges, the global protests continue, with people from all walks of life coming together to demand change and support the people of Palestine. The protests serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for peace and justice in the region.
[1] BBC News, "UK bans Palestine Action over RAF base protest", 5 July 2025, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57780840
[2] The Guardian, "Palestine Action: government bans pro-Palestine group under terrorism laws", 5 July 2025, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/05/palestine-action-government-bans-pro-palestine-group-under-terrorism-laws
[3] Amnesty International, "UK: Proscription of Palestine Action risks suppression of free speech", 5 July 2025, https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/07/uk-proscription-of-palestine-action-risks-suppression-of-free-speech/
- The ban on a pro-Palestine group in the UK, labeled as terrorism by the government, has sparked war-and-conflicts discussions in global politics and general news, as seen in numerous protests and debates over free speech.
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts in Palestine, including the food crisis and genocide in Gaza, have been featured prominently in global politics and general news, with protests demanding action in cities such as London, Berlin, Barcelona, and others.
