Pro-Palestinian protests worldwide mark one-year anniversary of Gaza ceasefire

Demonstrators gathered across the globe to mark one year since the Gaza ceasefire agreement, as Amnesty International and more than 100 other organizations declare the truce exists only in name amid ongoing violence and a humanitarian collapse.

The rights group released its assessment in 2026/10, stating that Israeli forces have killed more than 1,400 people in Gaza over the past year. Nearly 2 million residents still require shelter, and not a single hospital in the territory remains fully functional.

Pro-Palestinian protests took place in New York, London, Berlin, Athens, and Dublin, with demonstrations reported in other locations as well.

The anniversary coincides with ongoing disputes at major institutions regarding student activism. Kings College London announced it would reinstate an Egyptian student in 2026/09/17 after suspending him for his participation in pro-Palestinian protests.

Separately, activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing Columbia University following authorities' attempts to deport him after he led a 2024 encampment protest. The lawsuit was highlighted in reports dated 2026/09/15.