Amid conflict, thousands rally for Israel, Palestine across the world

There has been strong support and sympathy for Israel from Western governments and many citizens over the Hamas attacks, but the Israeli response has also prompted anger, particularly in Arab and Muslim countries.

Written by Express Web Desk

October 15, 2023 21:24 IST

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The Middle East, parts of Asia, Europe and the United States on Friday saw thousands of protestors in support of Palestinians, condemning Israel as it intensified its strikes on Gaza in retaliation for Hamas assaults. In the picture are Israeli military vehicles drive near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, October 15, 2023. In the picture, Palestinian supporters in Spain protest during a demonstration against Israeli attacks on Gaza, in Pamplona om Saturday. (AP Photo)

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In Turkey, crowds gathered outside mosques chanting against Israel and saluting Hamas. In the picture you can see protesters chanting slogans while holding Palestinian flags during a protest to show their solidarity with the Palestinians, outside the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul on Saturday. (AP Photo)

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A huge Palestinian flag was passed overhead at a protest in Rome on October 13. Other demonstrations in other European cities were in Braband in Denmark and in Berlin, where some protesters were detained by police. (Reuters)

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US demonstrators showed solidarity with both sides in the conflict as major cities from New York City to Los Angeles reinforced their police presence in Jewish and Muslim neighbourhoods. In the picture, secret service agents detain a man who was involved in a skirmish at the end of a rally and march called a "Day of Action for Palestine", near the White House in Washington. (Reuters)

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State-organised rallies were held across Iran in support of Hamas, state TV reported. (AP Photo)

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In Dhaka, activists protested against Israel’s actions after Friday prayers at the main mosque. (AP Photo)

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Protesters near the Israeli embassy in Tokyo, holding signs and chanting slogans on Saturday. (Reuters)

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Pro-Israel demonstrators sing a song during a protest at Columbia University. (AP Photo)

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Germany and France had banned pro-Palestinian demonstrations and several Western countries said they had stepped up security at synagogues and Jewish schools fearing that protests could lead to violence. In the picture are hundreds of people gathered in front of the synagogue at the Fraenkelufer as they attend a vigil in Berlin on Friday. (AP Photo)