Pro-Palestinian protests

Report outlines alleged extremist ties, chronological contradictions for pro-Palestinian activist

Mahdawi is a Columbia graduate student and prominent pro-Palestinian campus activist who originally moved to the United States from the West Bank as a student, became a lawful permanent resident.

MOHSEN MAHDAWI, US Rep. Becca Balint's (D–VT) guest speaks during the "People's State of the Union" event during US President Trump's State of the Union address in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026.
A general view of the signage at the red carpet area ahead of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2026 in Venice, Italy.

Venice Film Festival grapples with activist demands to exclude Israel-tied films

Pro-Palestinian protesters outside  Columbia University’s New York City  campus, Nov. 2023; an on-campus  protest encampment, April 2024.

Judge strikes down Trump visa policy targeting foreign pro-Palestinian university students

Police form a barrier between Al-Quds day protesters and pro-Israel counter protestors near the US Consulate in Toronto, Ontario, on March 14, 2026; illustrative

New footage shows Toronto Palestine activist calling for annihlation of Jews, police investigate


How being pro-Palestinian has changed - opinion

They insist it is possible, indeed necessary, to be both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian because the two peoples are bound together. On the surface, this sounds reasonable. 

A Palestinian house after an incident with Israeli settlers in Bruqin village near Salfit, in the West Bank last month.

Israelis and Jews under threat: When ‘globalize the Intifada’ goes global - opinion

This “anti-Zionism” is actually pure and plain antisemitism, not a political protest or a criticism of Israel’s policies or Israel’s government. None of those attacked are asked about their politics.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)

DSA co-chair defends October 8 Times Square rally in ‘New Yorker’ interview

Megan Romer addressed the organization’s geopolitical stance, saying that any US defense or economic support for Israel represents a “solid red line” for the DSA.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest in Times Square on the second day of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., October 8, 2023

Pro-Palestinian protesters trash defense supplier, target logistics firm in UK

The group's online posts framed the incident as a form of direct action against military supply chains and described themselves as a “group taking direct action to stop the UK-Israel weapons trade.“

Pro-Palestine protesters chant outside the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey during the trial of eight alleged Palestine Action activists following a break in at Elbit Systems UK on June 29, 2026 in London, England; illustrative

Toronto police arrest two pro-Palestinian activists for willful promotion of hatred

The arrests come amid heightened tensions over recurring protests at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West.

Toronto Police. (ilustration)

US lawmakers seek 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect against protests

Those efforts have now been joined by Slotkin, who is Jewish, and Cruz, who has often taken aim at antisemitism within the Republican coalition over the past year.

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Chicago's Israeli consulate to protest settler violence

Protesters chanted “Israel out of Palestine, long live the intifada,” "From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free," and "Netanyahu, you will see, Palestine will be free." 

 Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate near the Consulate General of Israel during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois; Illustrative.

Toronto mayoral candidate accused of praising Hamas after October 7, comparing Netanyahu to Hitler

Toronto mayoral candidate Bahira Abdulsalam faces disciplinary proceedings over her social media posts concerning Israel and Hamas.

Toronto mayoral candidate Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam at a protest in Toronto in July.

Massive Attack band members detained in Singapore after unfurling Palestinian flag at concert

Several members had their hotel rooms searched and passports temporarily confiscated, according to the band.

Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall from Massive Attack stand with a Palestinian flag onstage at the end of their performance in Singapore, July 29, 2026.

Pro-Palestine activists protest Netanyahu's Washington visit, demand US enforces ICC arrest warrant

"Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, the place he belongs is locked up with the ICC and there's a criminal warrant out for it, and I don't want my tax dollars going to defend someone like that."

A protestor waves the Palestinian flag near the White House on July 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.