Over 100 Anti-Israel Events Planned in Western Countries on October 7

On October 7, coinciding with the third anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, pro-Palestinian organizations are set to hold at least 119 demonstrations in Western countries, according to a report cited by Israel Hayom from the Israeli Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and the Fight Against Antisemitism. These events, described as anti-Israel, will include protests in German cities such as Berlin, Duisburg, Frankfurt, Hanover, and Cologne. One slogan expected to be used is "It did not start on October 7." In London, police were unable to reschedule a student-organized march planned for October 7, citing an inability to contact the organizers. Scotland Yard has instead requested participants refrain from violent actions. A larger event is scheduled for October 10. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have already begun in Spain, timed to mark the third anniversary of the "genocide in Gaza" and notably omitting any mention of the Hamas massacre in Israel. In Italy, a student organization plans an event focused on "Palestinian resistance," with organizers stating that "October 7, three years ago, became an example and a milestone in the struggle for the liberation of Palestine from the river to the sea, which began 90 years ago." The report also notes that propaganda for many of these events uses footage taken by individuals described as "journalists" who accompanied the terrorists. Specifically, 19 events are planned in Australia, 18 in the United States, 16 in Spain, 13 in the United Kingdom, and nine in Canada. Many of these demonstrations are scheduled to take place near Israeli diplomatic missions.