Thousands worldwide protest Mideast war as 1-year mark nears – POLITICO

Thousands of protesters were marching in cities around the world over the weekend, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon as the war in the Middle East approached its first anniversary.

Pro-Palestinian supporters gathered in cities in Europe, Africa and the Americas to demand an end to the conflict, according to media reports. Crowds of protesters gathered in Paris, London, Rome, Cape Town, New York and other cities. Demonstrations were also held near the White House in Washington, protesting U.S. support for its ally Israel in military campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon.

Dozens of protests and commemorations were set to take place ahead of the one-year anniversary on Monday of the Hamas militant group’s attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of more than 1,200 people, mostly civilians.