Thousands Protest Gaza Siege in Tel Aviv, US, Global Cities

Protests against the Israeli blockade and humanitarian crisis in Gaza have taken place globally, including in Tel Aviv, Jacksonville, and outside the White House. In Tel Aviv, about 100 Arab and Jewish protesters accused Israel of genocide and the U.S. of complicity, with police briefly intervening during the demonstration. Hamas has called for intensified mass protests from August 1-3, urging global demonstrations to pressure Israel to halt its operations and to express solidarity with Gaza and Jerusalem. In Jacksonville, activists responded to calls to end the siege on Gaza, highlighting the starvation crisis and the blockage of aid at the Rafah crossing. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., demonstrators demanded an end to Israel's blockade as Israel announced a temporary pause in military operations and new aid corridors, with neighboring countries providing emergency supplies. These coordinated protests reflect widespread international outrage over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and call for urgent action to alleviate the crisis.