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News and updates about anti-Israel demonstrations

Germany:

Anti-Israel encampment approved near Holocaust site

German court allows pro-Palestinian encampment in Hamburg park where Jews were deported by the Nazis.

Anti-Israel encampment approved near Holocaust site

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Jews outside Brooklyn synagogue

Anti-Israel demonstrators and pro-Israel counterprotesters clashed outside a Brooklyn synagogue as police detained several people.

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Jews outside Brooklyn synagogue

U of Michigan apologizes for pro-Palestinian speech

University of Michigan apologizes after faculty chair praised pro-Palestinian activists, drawing backlash and sparking campus-wide debate.

U of Michigan apologizes for pro-Palestinian speech

Germany:

Trial opens for activists accused of targeting Israeli facility

Five suspects go on trial in Germany over alleged attack on an Israeli defense site, accused of causing major damage and chanting anti-Israel slogans.

Trial opens for activists accused of targeting Israeli facility

UK:

Prominent gay activist arrested for 'globalize the intifada' sign

Police in London announced that they would arrest protesters who chant the slogan following the massacre of Jews in Sydney.

Prominent gay activist arrested for 'globalize the intifada' sign

Israeli comedian's Canada show marred by assault, detention

Guy Hochman underwent six hours of questioning at Toronto airport following anti-Israel org.'s complaints, and was later assaulted outside his show by a protester.

Israeli comedian's Canada show marred by assault, detention

'Shame on Israel!'

Thousands of haredim protest Israeli draft in London

Thousands from several haredi communities in the British capital gathered outside the Israeli embassy to protest the conscription bill.

Thousands of haredim protest Israeli draft in London

Paris:

Four charged over disruption at Israel Philharmonic concert

Four suspects face possible charges after disrupting an Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris last week.

Four charged over disruption at Israel Philharmonic concert

Paris

Pro-Palestinians firebomb Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra concert

During a concert by the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, pro-Palestinian protesters broke into the hall, lit flares, and disrupted the music.

Pro-Palestinians firebomb Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra concert

London:

Anti-Israel protesters threaten to behead Israeli academic

At City St George’s, University of London, anti-Israel protesters invaded Professor Michael Ben-Gad’s lecture, shouting threats to behead him before being removed by security.

Anti-Israel protesters threaten to behead Israeli academic

Distrurbing

'Hamas Terrorists' Seen Walking the Streets of Tokyo

Images of Japanese cosplayers dressed as Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades members have circulated online amid growing pro-Gaza demonstrations in Japan, drawing police intervention and public backlash.

'Hamas Terrorists' Seen Walking the Streets of Tokyo

Star of David 'offensive'?

Jewish man detained at anti-Israel London rally

Jewish lawyer arrested in London for wearing a Star of David. Police claim it antagonized pro-Palestinian Arab protesters.

Jewish man detained at anti-Israel London rally

Italy bans rally honoring anniversary of Hamas massacre

Authorities in Bologna ban anti-Israel rally marking the anniversary of October 7, amid nationwide unrest. Israeli envoy intervenes; Milan Jews hold discreet memorial under police protection.

Italy bans rally honoring anniversary of Hamas massacre

Anti-Israel demonstration in Barcelona turns violent

A protest in Barcelona against Israel’s Gaza policies turned violent, injuring 20 officers and leading to multiple arrests, while similar rallies took place across southern Europe.

Anti-Israel demonstration in Barcelona turns violent

Tear gas and chaos:

Italian cities rocked by anti-Israel demonstrations

Violent anti-Israel protests sweep Italy as dockworkers block ports and clashes erupt in Milan, Rome, and Naples. PM Meloni condemns the unrest, warning of consequences for Italian citizens.

Italian cities rocked by anti-Israel demonstrations

'A disgrace to Spain'

Sa'ar blasts Spanish PM for inciting pro-Palestinian rioters

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemns Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez for celebrating anti-Israel protests. The pro-Palestinian Arab mob's actions, lauded by Sanchez, force the cancellation of the Vuelta a España cycling race.

Sa'ar blasts Spanish PM for inciting pro-Palestinian rioters

Report:

Hamas-aligned attacker allegedly stabs critic at Brussels protest

Eyewitnesses allege Hamas supporter stabbed anti-Hamas demonstrator during Brussels protest, prompting investigation into suspected internal Palestinian tensions.

Hamas-aligned attacker allegedly stabs critic at Brussels protest

NYC:

Anti-Israel activists claim assault by Egyptian mission staff

Anti-Israel group Within Our Lifetime claims staff dragged, choked, and beat activists—including a minor—during a protest outside Egypt’s UN Mission in Manhattan.

Anti-Israel activists claim assault by Egyptian mission staff

Microsoft employees occupy HQ over claims of software use in Gaza

Dozens of Microsoft workers occupied the company’s Redmond campus, demanding it end ties with Israel after reports alleged Azure technology was used for surveillance of Palestinian Arabs.

Microsoft employees occupy HQ over claims of software use in Gaza

French aircraft controller shouts 'Free Palestine' at El Al pilot

A French aircraft controller addressed an El Al flight over the radio as it was landing in Paris and shouted 'Free Palestine.' El Al: 'We are handling the matter with the authorities in Israel, who are in contact with the authorities in France.'

French aircraft controller shouts 'Free Palestine' at El Al pilot

London:

Hundreds arrested at anti-Israel demonstration

Police in London arrested 365 protesters backing banned group Palestine Action, citing assaults on officers and violent acts that led to the group’s proscription in July.

Hundreds arrested at anti-Israel demonstration

Australia:

Mass anti-Israel demonstration crosses Sydney Harbor Bridge

Tens of thousands cross iconic Australian landmark in protest, calling for humanitarian aid and political pressure on Israel amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Mass anti-Israel demonstration crosses Sydney Harbor Bridge

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14 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in Haifa

Demonstrators refused police orders to disperse; arrests made after chants against IDF operations in Gaza.

14 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in Haifa

Anti-Israel protest at London's Royal Opera

A cast member raised a Palestinian flag to cheers from the audience.

Anti-Israel protest at London's Royal Opera

Glastonbury Festival:

Jewish attendee reflects on anti-Israel chants

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Jewish Glastonbury attendee Romy Pikoos reflects on the anti-Israel chants, urging fellow Jews to return proudly and engage in dialogue.

Jewish attendee reflects on anti-Israel chants

Anti-Israel activists deported for entering restricted area

Activists entered a restricted military zone near Avigail; both later deported following police and immigration proceedings.

Anti-Israel activists deported for entering restricted area

At pro-Hamas rally

North Carolina man gets probation for US flag burning

Michael Snow, Jr. of Durham, N.C., sentenced to four months of probation and 40 hours of community service for burning a US flag during a pro-Hamas protest in Washington, D.C. last July.

North Carolina man gets probation for US flag burning

London:

Police block anti-Israel protest over antisemitism fears

Demonstration by anti-Zionist group banned from Swiss Cottage amid fears over rising antisemitic tensions and public order disturbances.

Police block anti-Israel protest over antisemitism fears

Bedlam in the Capitol:

Protesters clash with Minister Ben-Gvir

Protesters confronted Israel's National Security Minister while shouting about Gaza. Ben-Gvir replied: 'The State of Israel will win.'

Protesters clash with Minister Ben-Gvir

NYPD investigating clashes between protesters in Crown Heights

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced that the NYPD was investigating clashes that ensued when anti-Israel protesters arrived in Crown Heights, including two instances of harassment by pro-Israel protesters.

NYPD investigating clashes between protesters in Crown Heights

During Ben-Gvir's visit

Watch: Chabad hassidim clash with anti-Israel protesters

Anti-Israel protesters gathered outside the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn to protest a speech by Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Watch: Chabad hassidim clash with anti-Israel protesters

Morocco:

Protesters rally against ship carrying F-35 parts to Israel

Over 1,000 demonstrators gather in Moroccan port city of Tangier to oppose the arrival of a ship reportedly transporting parts for American-made F-35 fighter jets destined for Israel.

Protesters rally against ship carrying F-35 parts to Israel

US Attny. to Hamas supporters:

'You come to DC, you're going to go to jail'

Interim DC Attorney Ed Martin tells i24NEWS the US will continue pursuing Hamas support on campuses, and has now foiled a cryptocurrency scheme to fund the terror group.

'You come to DC, you're going to go to jail'

The Jewish org. turning in Israel haters to the Trump admin.

Betar USA has been compiling dossiers and submitting them to the Trump administration, initiating deportation proceedings against several noncitizen students and academics associated with pro-Palestinian protests.

The Jewish org. turning in Israel haters to the Trump admin.

White House gives Jewish-themed jibe to pro-Palestinian protester

The White House announced the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Arab graduate student, adding 'Shalom, Mahmoud.'

White House gives Jewish-themed jibe to pro-Palestinian protester

ICE arrests Palestinian Columbia anti-Israel protest leader

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Arab graduate student, had been one of the most visible figures during the protests, serving as a negotiator between student activists and university officials as they sought to dismantle the anti-Israel encampment on campus.

ICE arrests Palestinian Columbia anti-Israel protest leader

For a second time:

Anti-Israel protesters storm building at Barnard College

Anti-Israel student-protesters stormed the Milstein Library declaring it the 'Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Liberated Zone.'

Anti-Israel protesters storm building at Barnard College

New York:

Hundreds hail 'Palestinian resistance' at rally in Times Square

Hundreds chant anti-Israel slogans at a rally in Times Square held to mark the ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas.

Hundreds hail 'Palestinian resistance' at rally in Times Square

'Why aren't you in the Hague?'

Anti-Israel hecklers disrupt Blinken's final press briefing

During his final press conference as Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heckled twice by anti-Israel protesters. 'You waved the white flag before Israeli fascism.'

Anti-Israel hecklers disrupt Blinken's final press briefing

London:

Police prevent anti-Israel protest near synagogue

Met. Police make clear that it will prevent the Palestine Solidarity Campaign from gathering outside the BBC headquarters, down the street from the Central London Synagogue.

Police prevent anti-Israel protest near synagogue

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Anti-Israel protesters reenact Sinwar's last moments

During an anti-Israel rally in the Toronto suburb of North York, a masked protester sat in a chair and reenacted the final moments of the Hamas leader and October 7th Massacre orchestrator.

Anti-Israel protesters reenact Sinwar's last moments

High tensions:

Anti-Israel protests in Paris ahead of soccer match

Anti-Israel activists gathered to protest in the French capital ahead of the game between the Israeli and French national teams which is being held a week after mobs attacked Israeli fans in Amsterdam.

Anti-Israel protests in Paris ahead of soccer match

During Kristallnacht anniversary

Watch: Demonstrator snatches Israeli flag, throws it in a river

A demonstrator in Stockholm, Sweden grabbed an Israeli flag and threw it in a river during a commemoration of Kristallnacht.

Watch: Demonstrator snatches Israeli flag, throws it in a river

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How a famous YouTuber reacted to anti-Israel protesters

Casey Neistat, one of the most prominent American YouTubers, was recording a podcast when an anti-Israel protest passed by. In response, he stood up, took an Israeli flag, and waved it out the window. He then proceeded to discuss his support for Israel.

How a famous YouTuber reacted to anti-Israel protesters

Radiohead frontman clashes with anti-Israel heckler

After an anti-Israel heckler shouted at Thom Yorke to condemn 'the Israeli genocide of Gaza,' the singer challenged him to come up on stage. Yorke then left the stage in protest.

Radiohead frontman clashes with anti-Israel heckler

Berlin:

Police use dogs against anti-Israel protesters

Police in Berlin have begun to use dogs to disperse anti-Israel protests which the mayor says have crossed the line.

Police use dogs against anti-Israel protesters

After anti-Israel vandalism

Israeli youth team banned from sports competition

The Israeli U-17 ultimate frisbee team was banned from the European Youth Ultimate Championships in Belgium after the venue where they were scheduled to play was vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti.

Israeli youth team banned from sports competition

US Intel. Director:

Iran fueling anti-Israel protests, working to influence elections

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said the US has observed actors tied to Iran’s government posing as activists online, seeking to encourage protests, and even providing financial support to protesters.

Iran fueling anti-Israel protests, working to influence elections

FBI probing violent anti-Israel protest in LA

Attorney General Merrick Garland says federal officials have launched an investigation into a weekend demonstration that spiraled into violence outside Los Angeles synagogue.

FBI probing violent anti-Israel protest in LA

Campus anti-Israel protests:

Nearly 80 arrests from protest at University of Texas dropped

Prosecutor says 79 criminal trespass arrests stemming from pro-Palestinian Arab protest at the University of Texas at the end of April have been dismissed.

Nearly 80 arrests from protest at University of Texas dropped

'Antisemitic and un-American'

Biden condemns violence outside Los Angeles synagogue

US President condemns violence that occurred during anti-Israel protest outside Adas Torah synagogue: Blocking access to a house of worship – and engaging in violence – is never acceptable.

Biden condemns violence outside Los Angeles synagogue

Chaotic scenes

Anti-Israel protesters surround synagogue in Los Angeles

Violent clashes ensued as anti-Israel protesters surrounded the building and prevented Jews from entering.

Anti-Israel protesters surround synagogue in Los Angeles

'He solved the Middle East'

Watch: Jerry Seinfeld takes down anti-Israel heckler

Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld's performance in Sydney, Australia was interrupted by an anti-Israel protestera. The comedian quipped: 'There are problems here with Aboriginal people and whites so maybe to solve that I will screw up Jim Jeffery's show in New York.'

Watch: Jerry Seinfeld takes down anti-Israel heckler

Liverpool

Anti-Israel protesters assault Jewish teen counter-protester

A 15-year-old Jewish boy stood in front of an anti-Israel march holding a 'Bring them home' sign and was assaulted by marchers who grabbed the sign and accosted him.

Anti-Israel protesters assault Jewish teen counter-protester

6 detained, 2 officers hurt

Protesters call for the destruction of Israel in Haifa

Six protesters were detained and two police officers were injured during an anti-Israel protest in downtown Haifa.

Protesters call for the destruction of Israel in Haifa

Jewish fund among the most substantial backers of campus protests

An ISGAP found that the Bafrayung Fund is the most substantial monetary supporter of the National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) movement.

Jewish fund among the most substantial backers of campus protests

TV show mocks protests

'What's intifada?' 'It's this amazing salad'

Israeli satire program Eretz Nehederet released a new skit mocking the anti-Israel demonstrations that have been occurring on campuses across the US.

'What's intifada?' 'It's this amazing salad'

Malmo, Sweden

Thousands of anti-Israel protesters gather outside Eurovision

Hundreds of people gather in Sweden's Malmö to protest against Israel's participation in the Eurovision competition.

Thousands of anti-Israel protesters gather outside Eurovision

Malmo, Sweden

Israeli comedian detained for waving Israeli flag

Guy Hochman was verbally assaulted and spit at by anti-Israel protesters at the Eurovision Village. Officers then detained him and told him that it was not a place for Israeli flags and Jews.

Israeli comedian detained for waving Israeli flag

American student to Arutz Sheva:

'Our Jewish community doesn't succumb to fear'

Vice President of Engagement of the University of Michigan Hillel Jack Landstein talks to Arutz Sheva about life as a Jewish student amid the anti-Israel protests on university campuses.

'Our Jewish community doesn't succumb to fear'