Global Protests Erupt in Support of Palestinians, Demanding Justice for Slain Al Jazeera Journalists

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Protests and vigils took place around the world, including in Cape Town, South Africa; Manila, the Philippines; and London, the United Kingdom, to show solidarity with Palestinians and to condemn the targeted assassination of four Al Jazeera journalists and two freelancers in Gaza. The demonstrations called on governments to pressure Israel to allow international media into Gaza and to end the genocidal war there. The killings of the Al Jazeera journalists sparked outrage, with many condemning Israel's actions as a violation of international law.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 61,722 people have been killed and 154,525 wounded in Israel's war on Gaza, with an estimated 1,139 people killed in Israel during the October 7, 2023, attacks.
  • Nearly 270 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed by Israel since the war began.
  • The South African government has condemned the killing of journalists in Gaza and has brought a case before the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
  • The British government has been criticized for its complicity in the conflict, with protesters demanding outright condemnation and firmer action to press Israel for an independent investigation.
  • The Philippines has been called upon to cut its trade and defence ties with Israel, given its status as the third-largest importer of Israeli weapons.

Statistics:

  • 61,722 people killed in Israel's war on Gaza
  • 154,525 people wounded in Israel's war on Gaza
  • 1,139 people killed in Israel during the October 7, 2023, attacks
  • 270 Palestinian journalists and media workers killed by Israel since the war began
  • 200+ Palestinian prisoners taken captive
  • The Philippines voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly resolution demanding an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and condemning Israel's use of starvation as a weapon of war.

Sources:

  • "Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif killed in Israeli attack in Gaza City" (Al Jazeera, 2025-08-10)
  • "Here are the names of the journalists Israel killed in Gaza" (Al Jazeera, 2025-08-11)
  • "A quick guide to South Africa's IcJ case against Israel" (Al Jazeera, 2024-01-11)
  • "UK union reporters condemn British government's response to killings of Al Jazeera journalists" (Al Jazeera, 2025-08-12)