Demonstrations

Fresh protests expected in France as Macron seeks to avoid repeat of mass civil unrest

The mobilization, called by trade unions including the left-wing CGT and backed by student groups, comes after demonstrations over living costs, public services, and education.

People take part in a demonstration organised by labour unions as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement joined by French high school and university students against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 31, 2026.
A fire burns, as Police officers in riot gear stand guard, during civil unrest, the day after a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026.

France braces for renewed nationwide protests as Macron's government vows tough response

Riots in Paris.

Riots spill into French soccer: Protests and clashes

A supporter of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) poses while holding the Indian national flag at a protest site, a day after thousands of protesters marched toward parliament demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in India, July 21, 2026.

India's 'cockroach' movement founder arrested after detention ahead of protest, media reports say


IDF suspends reservists arrested at protests, prompting bias speculation

The decision to freeze the service of the protesters comes at a time when Israel's security officials have expressed that Israel needs more soldiers.

 The protest at Kaplan, Tel Aviv

Indictment filed against soccer coach Haim Sirotkin for running over Kaplan protesters

Sirotkin was in the car with his wife and two other individuals, where they engaged in verbal confrontations and reportedly insulted protesters. 

 Haim Sirotkin, the driver who is suspected of running over protesters is being arrested by police, during a demonstration calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the current Israeli government, in Tel Aviv on April 6, 2024.

Singapore charges activists over pro-Palestinian letters, watermelon symbols

According to Singapore's Public Order Act, all protesters must obtain a police permit before holding a public assembly.

 Watermelon, illustrative

Columbia suspends three administrators over disparaging texts during panel on campus Jewish life

During the May 31 panel, titled “Jewish Life on Campus: Past, Present, and Future,” four administrators texted each other while the panelists discussed campus antisemitism.

 Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators square off outside Columbia University, February 2, 2024.

Likud MK claims Israeli protesters are a 'Hamas wing,' apologizes after backlash

Vaturi later stated that his words were taken out of context, then posting on X that "The demonstrations harm our national strength."

 MK Nissim Vaturi attend a conference Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on April 1, 2024.

Stanford students arrested in pro-Palestinian protest that took over president's office

Approximately 10 students entered the building around 5:30 a.m. on the last day of classes for the spring quarter, while about 50 students linked arms and surrounded the building.

 Students are seen at a protest encampment in support of Palestinians at Stanford University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Stanford, California U.S., April 26, 2024.

Hundreds of protesters in favor of the hostage deal block the road at Begin Road

Demonstrators gather in Tel Aviv demanding action after news of four hostages' deaths. The mother of a captive vows not to move until a deal is signed.

 Hundreds of people blocking Begin road in front of the Kirya IDF Military Headquarters in Tel Aviv in desperate calls for a deal now. May 6, 2024.

18 Mexican police officers injured by firebombs thrown in riot at Israeli embassy

The anti-Israel activists claimed that the police used tear gas, operated fire extinguishers and threw stones at the protesters, who they said included children, seniors, and disabled people.

 A protester holds up a Palestinian flag as riot police stand guard near the Israel Embassy during a demonstration in support of Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Mexico City, Mexico May 28, 2024.

Hundreds of anti-Israel Harvard students storm out of graduation in protest

Harvard said in a Wednesday statement that 13 students were unable to graduate because of the punishments for involvement in the protest encampment established on April 24.

 Graduating students rise in support of 13 students not able to graduate because of their participation in pro-Palestinian protests during the 373rd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, May 23, 2024.

Tunisians mount anti-migrant protests, citing perceived government failures

The International Organization for Migration Tunisia branch says some 7,000 migrants live in or near Jebeniana and El Amra. 

 Sub-Saharan African migrants gather in a field where they live, in Jebiniana, Tunisia September 4, 2023.