A woman in Karachi takes part in a protest against Israel's attacks on the Palestinian Gaza Strip. AFP
A woman in Karachi takes part in a protest against Israel's attacks on the Palestinian Gaza Strip. AFP
Protestors gather in Glasgow, Scotland, in solidarity with the people of Palestine amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Getty Images
Protestors gather in Glasgow, Scotland, in solidarity with the people of Palestine amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Getty Images
Demonstrators in Islamabad take part in a protest against Israel's attacks on the Palestinian Gaza Strip. AFP
Demonstrators in Islamabad take part in a protest against Israel's attacks on the Palestinian Gaza Strip. AFP
Thousands of Syrians and Palestinians, holding flags and posters, protest against Israel's attacks on the Palestinian Gaza Strip as they march from the Hamidiya souq towards the Umayyad Square in Damascus, Syria. EPA
Thousands of Syrians and Palestinians, holding flags and posters, protest against Israel's attacks on the Palestinian Gaza Strip as they march from the Hamidiya souq towards the Umayyad Square in Damascus, Syria. EPA
A Palestinian father living in Cyprus holds up his child during a protest at Elephtheria square in the capital Nicosia. AP Photo
A Palestinian father living in Cyprus holds up his child during a protest at Elephtheria square in the capital Nicosia. AP Photo
Moroccans in Rabat call for an end to the violence in Gaza. EPA
Moroccans in Rabat call for an end to the violence in Gaza. EPA
Protesters demonstrate against the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Gaza in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. EPA
Protesters demonstrate against the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Gaza in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. EPA
People in Chicago, Illinois, protest against the Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip. AFP
People in Chicago, Illinois, protest against the Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip. AFP
People in Chicago, Illinois, protest against the Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip. AFP
People in Chicago, Illinois, protest against the Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip. AFP
Demonstrators take part in a protest against Israel, in Surabaya, Indonesia. AFP
Demonstrators take part in a protest against Israel, in Surabaya, Indonesia. AFP

MENA

Pro-Palestine protests continue around the world - in pictures

From Pakistan to Amsterdam, crowds gathered to protest as the death toll from Israeli air strikes rises

The National

May 17, 2021

  • English
  • Arabic
MENAWorld

Most popular today

1

Cartoon for November 22, 2025

2

Pilot killed as Indian Air Force fighter jet crashes during demonstration at Dubai Airshow

3

Long-established Abu Dhabi leisure and beach club faces 'unknown' future

4

What a new mini-city between Abu Dhabi and Dubai might look like

5

Iraq, DR Congo and their unsung heroes earn World Cup shot at play-off tournament

6

Rumours that Zohran Mamdani plans to incorporate ‘Arabic’ numbers into New York City schools debunked

7

Why Egypt's new Grand Museum is dealing with backlash over chaotic ticketing

8

How Nouel Catis, the quiet innovator behind Dubai chocolate, developed a taste for the spotlight

9

Physical: Asia winners revealed – full final leaderboard and country standings

10

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan add Bollywood star power to Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi opening