Thousands Protest Gaza Assault, US Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Activists

A wave of protests across the United States has erupted against Israel's military actions in Gaza and the Trump administration's crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists and students, particularly following the detention of individuals like Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk. Demonstrators gathered in Washington, DC, demanding an end to both the violence in Gaza and the deportations of those expressing support for Palestine, highlighting concerns about civil liberties and free speech. The protests, supported by over 300 organizations, have been framed as a response to perceived ideological repression, as critics argue the administration's actions threaten dissent. Internationally, similar sentiments were echoed in Morocco, where large crowds protested against Trump’s policies and Israel's offensive, linking local grievances to broader geopolitical issues. Protesters in both countries voiced solidarity with Palestinians, stressing that the movement against oppression extends beyond geographic boundaries. Many activists fear that the administration's crackdown could widen to suppress other forms of dissent in the U.S.