# Global civil society campaigns against arms exports to Isre

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-civil-society-campaigns-against-arms-exports-to-isre
> Updated: 2026-10-10T23:11:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 4.

Civil society organizations have initiated coordinated actions to demand an end to military exports and cooperation with Israel. In France, a coalition of 56 organizations, including unions and political parties, called for a month of nationwide actions in October. These organizers aim to pressure the French government and defense companies, citing reports that military-related shipments—including ammunition components, drone parts, and armored vehicle components—have been sent to Israeli industries. While organizers argue these exports support military operations in Gaza, French authorities have maintained that much of the equipment is defensive or intended for re-export.

Expanding this effort to a global scale, the Global Alliance for Palestine (GAFP), alongside the Anti-Apartheid Movement and the Global Coalition Against the Occupation of Palestine, launched an international campaign spanning 60 countries and six continents. Involving over 200 organizations, including labor and student unions, the initiative seeks to demand accountability for alleged war crimes and the enforcement of international law. Dr. Enes Tekriti, Secretary General of the GAFP, stated that ongoing violence has demonstrated the “inadequacy of traditional international diplomacy,” calling for the cessation of military supply lines.

Between October 9 and 11, coordinated mobilizations took place globally. In Paris, more than 6,000 people gathered to demand an end to the arms trade. In Dijon, France, approximately one hundred people organized by Collectif Paix 21 symbolically renamed a square “Place de la Palestine” while distributing literature calling for an end to arms sales and advocating for economic boycotts. In the United States, members of Fort Collins Against War led a march and vigil in Colorado, criticizing government funding of overseas military operations. Widespread mobilizations were also reported across Latin America, including major cities such as Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Lima, Quito, and São Paulo.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Global protests demand end to arms trade and support for Palestine

Over 200 organizations in 60 countries held international mobilizations from October 9-11 to support Palestine, featuring major protests in Paris and various Latin American cities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-protests-demand-end-to-arms-trade-and-support-for-palestine

### 2026-10-10: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations held in France and the United States

Pro-Palestinian protesters held demonstrations in Dijon, France, and Fort Collins, US, calling for an end to the Gaza conflict and demanding boycotts and arms sales restrictions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pro-palestinian-demonstrations-held-in-france-and-the-united-states

### 2026-10-02: Global Alliance for Palestine launches campaign in 60 countries

Over 200 organizations in 60 countries have launched a global campaign to demand arms export restrictions to Israel and accountability for alleged war crimes in Palestine.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-alliance-for-palestine-launches-campaign-in-60-countries

### 2026-09-27: French organizations call for end to arms exports to Israel

Fifty-six French organizations have launched a campaign for October to demand an end to military exports and cooperation with Israel, citing concerns over the conflict in Gaza.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-organizations-call-for-end-to-arms-exports-to-israel

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