October 7 Protests

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 2 Oct

   Around 1,200 people were killed by Hamas fighters in the attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023, and 251 people were taken hostage.

   2 outlets · BBC
2. 6 Oct

   'This will be a day of mourning and reflection for many in London and we know the serious concerns that this event has caused Jewish communities in particular.

   2 outlets · Daily Mail
3. 7 Oct

   Some display a figure wearing a keffiyeh and an upside-down triangle, a symbol often used to signify Hamas.

   2 outlets · New York Post

Coverage 14 articles

• 7 Oct ROBERT HARDMAN: Hiding behind umbrellas, the ghouls marching for Hamas on the October 7th anniversary...Robert Hardman criticizes a protest march near Holborn Tube station in London, where around 150 students celebrated what they see as victories for Hamas on the third anniversary of October 7 attacks in Israel. Despite police banning face coverings at the event and warnings from government officials, some protesters hid behind umbrellas and masks to avoid identification. The demonstration faced significant backlash…Daily Mail
• 7 Oct Anti-Israel protests break out across NYC, with Columbia, NYU students walking out on Oct. 7 anniversaryOn October 7, anti-Israel protests occurred in New York City, with hundreds participating at Washington Square Park and Columbia University. At NYU, protesters demanded divestiture from Israel and shouted slogans like “Long live the intifada” and “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Andrew Ross, a professor at NYU, defended Hamas’s actions on October 7, 2023, claiming that the Israeli military killed…New York Post
• 7 Oct Pro-Palestine university groups march in London on October 7 anniversaryOn October 7, 2026, pro-Palestine university groups marched through London, disregarding a police recommendation to delay the event. Al Jazeera reporter Lina Serene covered the demonstration, which occurred on the anniversary of a significant date related to Palestinian issues but not specified in this report.Al Jazeera
• 7 Oct Protester is spotted making 'pro-Hamas' triangle sign on October 7 march after five were arrested for 'inciting racial hatred' outside Board of Deputies of British JewsDuring a pro-Palestine march marking the third anniversary of October 7 attacks in London, a protester was filmed making an inverted red triangle gesture, which has become associated with Hamas. Police arrested five individuals for inciting racial hatred and breaching Public Order Act conditions outside the Board of Deputies of British Jews, while another six arrests were made during various marches around the city…Daily Mail
• 7 Oct Eleven arrested amid protests on anniversary of October 7 attacksEleven people were arrested during protests marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel. The arrests occurred at various locations in London, including Camden and Holborn, for offenses such as racial hatred incitement, breaching public order laws, and common assault. Around 100 pro-Palestine protesters marched through central London while counter-protesters gathered nearby with opposing…Evening Standard
• 7 Oct Clashes and arrests amid demos on anniversary of October 7 attacksOn the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, protests in London turned violent with clashes between pro-Palestine demonstrators and counter-protesters. Five individuals were arrested for inciting racial hatred outside the Board of Deputies in Camden after chanting slogans calling for intifada. The Metropolitan Police enforced strict conditions on a central London march, including designated routes and time limits to…Evening Standard
• 7 Oct How the Hamas attack of October 7 inspired Hollywood’s new blacklistThis article discusses how the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel inspired a new wave of Hollywood blacklisting against those who do not view Israel's actions as genocide. The piece argues that this shift is part of a decades-long campaign to delegitimize Israel, where various social and political movements accuse Israel of being an "apartheid state" while excusing the violence committed by Hamas. It highlights…New York Post
• 7 Oct Students chant pro-Palestinian slogans at October 7 march with huge police presence in LondonOn the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, about 100 protesters gathered at Lincoln's Inn Fields in London to chant pro-Palestinian slogans, including "From the river to the sea Palestine will be free." Despite police instructions not to wear face coverings that hide identity, some demonstrators disobeyed. The march was policed heavily by dozens of officers and caused traffic disruptions; it started from…Daily Mail
• 7 Oct Hundreds of students expected to take part in London pro-Palestine match on October 7 anniversaryOn October 7, hundreds of students are expected to participate in pro-Palestine marches in central London, coinciding with the third anniversary of Hamas's attacks on Israel. The Metropolitan Police has imposed strict conditions for the protest and urged demonstrators to reconsider their plans due to potential distress caused to Jewish communities. Meanwhile, Jewish leaders and figures such as Education Secretary…Evening Standard
• 7 Oct Michael Goodwin: Jew-hating radicals are celebrating the horrors of Oct. 7 — and organizing parades full of monstersColumnist Michael Goodwin criticizes planned protests for October 7, the third anniversary of Hamas's attack on Israel which resulted in over a thousand civilian deaths, including women and children. He argues that these events aim to celebrate the violence rather than condemn it, calling those who organize them "Nazi wannabes." Flyers promoting the rallies use slogans like “Glory to martyrs” and feature symbols…New York Post

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