Palestine News Today: US Capitol Rally, Worldwide Marches Mark Three Years of Gaza War
11 October 2026. Three years after the war on Gaza began and one year into a shaky ceasefire, protesters from Washington to London to Berlin demanded an end to arms sales to Israel and accountability for Palestinian deaths. Meanwhile Israeli strikes in Gaza and raids across the West Bank continued, and legal and diplomatic pressure mounted through the ICC, French courts and a Nobel Peace Prize tied to international law.
Protesters rally at US Capitol for Gaza arms embargo
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the US Capitol to mark three years since the start of what they called the Gaza genocide, according to Anadolu Agency. Protesters called on lawmakers to impose sanctions and a full arms embargo on Israel. The rally was part of a wider weekend of US and international action demanding an end to American military support for Israel's campaign.
Sources: Anadolu Agency
Hundreds of thousands march in London demanding sanctions
Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in central London to mark three years since the war on Gaza began, Anadolu Agency and The Guardian reported. Organizers with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign called on the British government to sanction Israel and enforce a complete arms embargo. The Guardian noted it was the first such march since the UK government declared Israel's occupation of the West Bank unlawful, and that twenty people were arrested.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, The Guardian
Dozens of countries join global day of action for Palestine
According to Middle East Monitor, a Global Day of Action for Palestine drew participation from more than 60 countries on October 10, convened by the Global Alliance for Palestine with support from the Anti-Apartheid Movement and other groups. Al Jazeera also reported pro-Palestinian demonstrations held worldwide to mark one year since the ceasefire was announced. Separately, Anadolu Agency reported a rally in Berlin where demonstrators called for an end to the Israeli occupation.
Sources: Middle East Monitor, Al Jazeera, Anadolu Agency
Gaza ceasefire's first year leaves reconstruction and withdrawal stalled
One year after the ceasefire took effect, the promised Israeli withdrawal, a governance transition and reconstruction of Gaza have still not materialized, Anadolu Agency reported. Most Palestinians in Gaza remain displaced, even as Israeli captives held in the territory were returned under the deal. Middle East Monitor reported that Israeli forces killed five Palestinians in Gaza in continued strikes despite the ceasefire, while Anadolu Agency reported separate airstrikes destroyed four homes in Gaza City and Deir al-Balah.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, Middle East Monitor, Anadolu Agency
Israeli gunfire and closures hit Gaza and West Bank village
Israeli gunfire wounded six people in Khan Younis in Gaza, according to Nasser Medical Complex figures reported by Middle East Eye. The same day, Israeli forces sealed all entrances to the West Bank village of Madama, near Nablus, blocking residents from entering or leaving.
Sources: Middle East Eye
Rights group asks ICC to probe detainee abuse at Israeli facility
The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint asking the International Criminal Court to investigate Israeli health and defense officials, the Israeli Medical Association and medical staff over alleged deaths, torture and mistreatment of Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman facility since October 2023, Middle East Eye and Middle East Monitor reported. The complaint alleges the conduct amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity. Separately, Al Jazeera reported hundreds of doctors are demanding the World Medical Association suspend Israel, accusing the Israeli Medical Association of staying silent as Palestinian healthcare has been destroyed.
Sources: Middle East Eye, Middle East Monitor, Al Jazeera
West Bank families face eviction threats and olive harvest violence
Israeli authorities gave 47 Palestinian families 24 hours to leave their homes in the West Bank, following a 27-day blockade of the Ras al-Ahmar community near Tubas, a Palestinian rights group told Anadolu Agency. Separately, Anadolu Agency reported Israeli forces and settlers abducted seven Palestinians and injured three others during attacks on olive harvesters across Bethlehem, Nablus, Tulkarm and Ramallah, while nine more harvesters were injured in the village of Deir Abu Mashal. Middle East Monitor reported an Anadolu Agency photojournalist was also shot and wounded while covering clashes between settlers and farmers near Ramallah.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, Anadolu Agency, Anadolu Agency, Middle East Monitor
Palestinian elections pushed back to September 2027
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree postponing presidential and legislative elections to September 11, 2027, revoking an earlier decree, according to Anadolu Agency and Middle East Monitor. Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh said Israel itself forced the delay, accusing Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar of posing as a defender of democracy while being responsible for killing Palestinians.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, Middle East Monitor, Anadolu Agency
Palestine praises Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay
Palestine welcomed the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay, saying the honor recognizes her work defending international law and documenting rights abuses, Middle East Monitor reported. Separately, three French associations filed a petition in a Paris court seeking to halt a weapons shipment to Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems, citing France's legal obligations.
Sources: Middle East Monitor, Middle East Monitor, Middle East Monitor
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