Israel-Hamas War: Protesters Across Globe Demand Ceasefire

Massive protests were seen in major cities across the world, including New York, London, and Rome, demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

New York: Amid the escalating war between Israel and Hamas, which has claimed thousands of lives, massive protests were seen across the world, demanding a ceasefire to save the lives of the people living there. A sea of people participated in the protest march at New York City’s famed Grand Central Terminal on Friday, demanding a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Protestors were seen holding placards and chanting ‘ceasefire.’ The Grand Central Terminal was shut down due to the protest, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

Initially, access was limited, but later the MTA decided to close the terminal after the protest intensified. The MTA announced on its website, ‘Grand Central Terminal is closed until further notice due to a protest,’ and requested commuters to consider other stations and anticipate additional travel time.

The protestors were seen wearing black shirts with the message “Jews say cease-fire now,” voicing their demands with chants such as “no more weapons.

Israel-Hamas War: Protest In London

Thousands of people joined the Pro-Palestinian protest in London and demanded a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Demonstrators were seen holding placards that read ‘Stop Bombing Gaza’, and ‘Free Palestine’.

Israel-Hamas War: Protest in Rome

Hundreds of protestors gathered at Rome’s iconic Colosseum and raised their voice against the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Israel-Hamas War: Protest in Berlin

Hundreds of demonstrators staged a protest in Berlin demanding an immediate ceasefire.

Israel-Hamas War: IDF Intensify Strikes

Israel intensified its airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, resulting in the disruption of internet services and communication services for Palestinians living in the besieged enclave. According to Gaza’s Hamas-run Health Ministry, more than 7,300 people have lost their lives in these attacks, with over 60% of the casualties being minors and women, reported Associate Press.

The Israeli military recently announced that it was “expanding” ground operations in the territory, indicating a move closer to a full-scale invasion of Gaza. This comes after their earlier incursion into southern Israel three weeks ago, which resulted in over 1,400 deaths in Israel and the taking of at least 229 hostages into Gaza, as reported by the Israeli government.

The U.N. General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution that called for a “humanitarian truce” in Gaza, with the aim of achieving a cessation of hostilities. This resolution marked the first U.N. response to the surprise attacks by Hamas on October 7 and Israel’s ongoing military actions.