Global protests mark third anniversary of October 7 attack with calls for Gaza ceasefire

Demonstrators took to the streets in cities across the world to mark the anniversary of the October 7 attack, with many calling for an end to Israeli military action in Gaza and the West Bank, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

The protests reflect continuing global attention to the conflict three years after Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel and the Israeli offensive that followed, which has caused large-scale displacement and destruction across Gaza. Demonstrators in various countries used the anniversary to press governments to act toward a ceasefire and to address the humanitarian situation in the territory.

The scale and focus of the demonstrations varied by location, with organizers in different cities emphasizing different demands, from an immediate end to hostilities to broader calls for accountability over the conduct of the war. The anniversary has become a recurring focal point for pro-Palestinian demonstrations since the war began, drawing participants ranging from community groups to larger coalitions.

Governments in several of the countries where protests took place have not issued specific responses tied to the demonstrations.