International protests over the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis

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A pro-Palestinian demonstration in San Francisco on 16 May 2021

There were a series of international protests over a May 2021 flare-up of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. A ceasefire of the hostilities was agreed upon on 20 May.

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May 2021

9 May

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A pro-Palestinian demonstration near the Prime Minister's office in London, England, on 9 May 2021
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amman, Jordan on 9 May 2021 Demonstrations in solidarity with Sheikh Jarrah in Amman, Jordan (9 May 2021) 45.jpg
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amman, Jordan on 9 May 2021

10 May

11 May

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A pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York City on 11 May 2021

12 May

A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Vancouver, Canada, on 12 May 2021 Save Sheikh Jarrah Protest (51176414729).jpg
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Vancouver, Canada, on 12 May 2021

13 May

14 May

15 May

A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Melbourne, Australia, on 15 May 2021 Free Palestine - Melbourne Rally (1 of 2) (51180601341).jpg
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Melbourne, Australia, on 15 May 2021

16 May

A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Groningen, Netherlands on 16 May 2021 Pro-Palestijnse demonstratie 'Free Gaza Free Palestine' (51182985193).jpg
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Groningen, Netherlands on 16 May 2021

17 May

18 May

19 May

20 May

21 May

22 May

A second pro-Palestinian demonstration in Melbourne, Australia, on 22 May 2021 Free Palestine Rally - Melbourne (2 of 2) (51195291553).jpg
A second pro-Palestinian demonstration in Melbourne, Australia, on 22 May 2021

23 May

25 May

28 May

29 May

June 2021

4 June

12 June

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