pro-Palestinian demonstrations
UK Expands Police Powers to Restrict Protests Following Community Safety Concerns
Oct 05, 2025 06:32 pm CST
The UK government is granting police expanded authority to restrict protests, citing concerns about the impact of repeated pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the Jewish community's sense of security. This decision follows a recent deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue and comes amid ongoing tensions between protecting freedom of protest and ensuring community safety.
Global Protests Erupt Following Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla: Demonstrators Demand Sanctions
Oct 03, 2025 08:00 am CST
Worldwide demonstrations have erupted in response to Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. From Europe to Australia, thousands of protesters gathered in major cities demanding sanctions against Israel and the release of activists, including politicians and climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The flotilla, which departed from Barcelona last month, aimed to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza where the UN reports famine conditions after nearly two years of conflict.