Antisemitism at its peak: US and Europe prepare for anti-Israel protests on October 7

The Anti-War Action Network has declared October 7 a national day of action in the US, with planned protests in Seattle, Chicago, and other cities. Pro-Palestinian marches are planned in London, Berlin, Paris, and Brussels. London police requested to reschedule the march due to concerns for Jewish students. According to Israeli data, at least 262 events have been identified in 37 countries.

The Anti-War Action Network has declared October 7, 2026 as a national day of action in the United States, calling on organizations across the country to take action against Israel. Key slogans include calls to end American aid to Israel and to end the siege on Gaza. Protests are planned in Seattle, Michigan, Minnesota, Chicago, San Jose, Cleveland, and other cities. In Seattle, organizers called on students to leave schools and join the march, describing the events as "three years of genocide and a year of a fake ceasefire." In London, a student coalition plans a march from King's College to University College London. The Metropolitan Police requested to move the march to another date due to sensitivity and concerns for Jewish students, announcing the deployment of over 600 officers. In Berlin, a march is planned under the banner "Until Total Liberation," describing the events of October 7, 2023 as a breach of the "walls of the open prison." Berlin police are reviewing the event due to concerns about glorifying violence. In Paris, a march is planned in the 18th arrondissement, and in Brussels a protest at the Stock Exchange Square. According to Israeli data, at least 262 pro-Palestinian events have been identified in 37 countries around the anniversary, including dozens near Israeli embassies.