A man waves the Palestinian national flag as he shouts, "Free Palestine", during a march demanding an end to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian hostilities in that region, in midtown Manhattan, New York July 9, 2014. The Chrysler Building (C) is seen in the background.  REUTERS/Darren Ornitz  (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

View of worldwide protests against Gaza assault

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators turned out on the streets of London, Paris, Rome, New York, and other cities.
Published July 12, 2014

By Dawn | agencies

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators turned out on the streets of London, Paris, Rome, New York, and other cities to call for an end to Israeli military strikes on Gaza.

Below is a collection of images showing the views of demonstrations held across the world as the the death toll from the 4-day-old conflict rose above 100 on Friday.





Italy


Palestinians and Italian pro-Palestine supporters, a few hundred of them, gathered near the Colosseum on Friday to mark the anniversary of the construction of the West-Bank barrier in Jerusalem and to protest against continuing occupation in Palestinian lands. Protesters shouted anti-Israel slogans and erected a cardboard wall to symbolize the West Bank barrier.

Demonstrators hold a banner reading "Free Palestine" during a rally against the Israeli military offensive in the Gaza strip in downtown Rome on July 11, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Demonstrators hold a banner reading "Free Palestine" during a rally against the Israeli military offensive in the Gaza strip in downtown Rome on July 11, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Palestinian women take part in an anti-war protest against the Israeli operation in Gaza, in Rome, Friday, July 11. — Photo by AP
Palestinian women take part in an anti-war protest against the Israeli operation in Gaza, in Rome, Friday, July 11. — Photo by AP
Demonstrators erect a cardboard wall to symbolize the West Bank barrier during an anti-war protest against the Israeli operation in Gaza, in Rome, Friday, July 11.  — Photo by AP
Demonstrators erect a cardboard wall to symbolize the West Bank barrier during an anti-war protest against the Israeli operation in Gaza, in Rome, Friday, July 11. — Photo by AP


Indonesia


Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto (C) addresses a huge pro-Palestine rally in Jakarta on July 11, 2014.— Photo by AFP
Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto (C) addresses a huge pro-Palestine rally in Jakarta on July 11, 2014.— Photo by AFP
A woman wearing a sign that reads "Save Palestine" on her head, holds an Indonesian national flag as she takes part in a protest against Israel's ongoing military operation in the occupied West Bank, in Jakarta July 11, 2014.— Photo by Reuters
A woman wearing a sign that reads "Save Palestine" on her head, holds an Indonesian national flag as she takes part in a protest against Israel's ongoing military operation in the occupied West Bank, in Jakarta July 11, 2014.— Photo by Reuters




Greece


People shout slogans on July 10, 2014 near the Israeli embassy in Athens, during a demonstration by Palestinians and Greeks who support them against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
People shout slogans on July 10, 2014 near the Israeli embassy in Athens, during a demonstration by Palestinians and Greeks who support them against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
A Palestinian girl holds a placard near the Israeli embassy in Athens during a demonstration by Palestinians and supporting Greeks  against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza strip, on July 10, 2014 .— Photo by AFP
A Palestinian girl holds a placard near the Israeli embassy in Athens during a demonstration by Palestinians and supporting Greeks against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza strip, on July 10, 2014 .— Photo by AFP
A Palestinian who lives in Greece shouts slogans on July 10, 2014 near the Israeli embassy in Athens, during a demonstration by Palestinians and Greeks who support them against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
A Palestinian who lives in Greece shouts slogans on July 10, 2014 near the Israeli embassy in Athens, during a demonstration by Palestinians and Greeks who support them against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
People shout slogans on July 10, 2014 near the Israeli embassy in Athens, during a demonstration by Palestinians and Greeks who support them against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
People shout slogans on July 10, 2014 near the Israeli embassy in Athens, during a demonstration by Palestinians and Greeks who support them against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
Palestinians who live in Greece shout slogans on July 10, 2014 near the Israeli embassy in Athens, during a demonstration by Palestinians and Greeks who support them against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza strip.— Photo by AFP
Palestinians who live in Greece shout slogans on July 10, 2014 near the Israeli embassy in Athens, during a demonstration by Palestinians and Greeks who support them against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza strip.— Photo by AFP





USA


A man waves the Palestinian national flag as he shouts, "Free Palestine", during a march demanding an end to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian hostilities in that region, in midtown Manhattan, New York July 9, 2014. The Chrysler Building (C) is seen in the background.  — Photo by Reuters
A man waves the Palestinian national flag as he shouts, "Free Palestine", during a march demanding an end to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian hostilities in that region, in midtown Manhattan, New York July 9, 2014. The Chrysler Building (C) is seen in the background. — Photo by Reuters
Protesters shout, "Free Palestine", during a march demanding an end to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian hostilities in that region, in midtown Manhattan, New York July 9, 2014.   — Photo by Reuters)
Protesters shout, "Free Palestine", during a march demanding an end to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian hostilities in that region, in midtown Manhattan, New York July 9, 2014. — Photo by Reuters)
Groups promoting a free Palestine staged an anti-war demonstration in New York, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. — Photo by AP
Groups promoting a free Palestine staged an anti-war demonstration in New York, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. — Photo by AP
Protesters shout, "Free Palestine", during a march demanding an end to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian hostilities in that region, in midtown Manhattan, New York July 9, 2014.   — Photo by Reuters
Protesters shout, "Free Palestine", during a march demanding an end to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian hostilities in that region, in midtown Manhattan, New York July 9, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
A man shouts "Free Palestine" during a march demanding an end to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian hostilities in that region, in midtown Manhattan, New York July 9, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
A man shouts "Free Palestine" during a march demanding an end to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian hostilities in that region, in midtown Manhattan, New York July 9, 2014. — Photo by Reuters




Phillipines


Philipinos holding placards raise clinched fists as they shout during a pro-Palestine protest after Friday prayers outside the Golden mosque in Quiapo district of Manila on July 11, 2014. The protesters condemned Israel over the bombings of Gaza.  — Photo by AFP
Philipinos holding placards raise clinched fists as they shout during a pro-Palestine protest after Friday prayers outside the Golden mosque in Quiapo district of Manila on July 11, 2014. The protesters condemned Israel over the bombings of Gaza. — Photo by AFP
A Phillipino speaks next to a placard during a pro-Palestine protest after Friday prayers outside the Golden mosque in Quiapo district of Manila on July 11, 2014, while other Muslims walk past them. The protesters condemned Israel over the bombings of Gaza.  — Photo by AFP
A Phillipino speaks next to a placard during a pro-Palestine protest after Friday prayers outside the Golden mosque in Quiapo district of Manila on July 11, 2014, while other Muslims walk past them. The protesters condemned Israel over the bombings of Gaza. — Photo by AFP




France


Almost 300 people congregate on July 10, 2014 in Bordeaux to denounce the Israeli military offensive inthe Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
Almost 300 people congregate on July 10, 2014 in Bordeaux to denounce the Israeli military offensive inthe Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
Almost 300 people congregate on July 10, 2014 in Bordeaux to denounce the Israeli military offensive inthe Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
Almost 300 people congregate on July 10, 2014 in Bordeaux to denounce the Israeli military offensive inthe Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
Almost 300 people congregate on July 10, 2014 in Bordeaux to denounce the Israeli military offensive inthe Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
Almost 300 people congregate on July 10, 2014 in Bordeaux to denounce the Israeli military offensive inthe Gaza strip. — Photo by AFP
Almost 300 people congregate on July 10, 2014 in Bordeaux to denounce the Israeli military offensive inthe Gaza strip.— Photo by AFP
Almost 300 people congregate on July 10, 2014 in Bordeaux to denounce the Israeli military offensive inthe Gaza strip.— Photo by AFP




Pakistan


Activists of a religious organisation protest against killing of Muslims in Syria, Iraq and Palestine at Qadamgah Mola Ali in Hyderabad on Friday, July 11, 2014.— Photo by PPI
Activists of a religious organisation protest against killing of Muslims in Syria, Iraq and Palestine at Qadamgah Mola Ali in Hyderabad on Friday, July 11, 2014.— Photo by PPI
A religious scholar is addressing protestors during a demonstration held outside Kharadar Imam Bargah in Karachi against the Israeli assault in Gaza on Palestine. — Photo by Online
A religious scholar is addressing protestors during a demonstration held outside Kharadar Imam Bargah in Karachi against the Israeli assault in Gaza on Palestine. — Photo by Online
Activists of a religious organisation chant slogans during a protest demonstration held at Hyderabad press club on Friday, against Israel's assault on Gaza which has killed more than 100 people including children and women— Photo by PPI
Activists of a religious organisation chant slogans during a protest demonstration held at Hyderabad press club on Friday, against Israel's assault on Gaza which has killed more than 100 people including children and women— Photo by PPI

India-held Kashmir


Youth shout slogans during an anti-Israeli protest in old city Srinagar in India-held Kashmir. — Photo by Faisal Khan
Youth shout slogans during an anti-Israeli protest in old city Srinagar in India-held Kashmir. — Photo by Faisal Khan
Protesters hold a Palestinian flag during an Anti-Israeli protest in old city Srinagar in India-held Kashmir on July,11 2014.  — Photo by Faisal Khan
Protesters hold a Palestinian flag during an Anti-Israeli protest in old city Srinagar in India-held Kashmir on July,11 2014. — Photo by Faisal Khan
A protestor holds a Palestinian flag during an Anti-Israeli protest in old city Srinagar in India-held Kashmir on July,11 2014. — Photo by Faisal Khan
A protestor holds a Palestinian flag during an Anti-Israeli protest in old city Srinagar in India-held Kashmir on July,11 2014. — Photo by Faisal Khan
Students of the Kashmir University held a pro-Palestinian rally and funeral prayer (in absentia) in the university campus at Srinagar, India-held Kashmir. — Photo by KUSU
Students of the Kashmir University held a pro-Palestinian rally and funeral prayer (in absentia) in the university campus at Srinagar, India-held Kashmir. — Photo by KUSU