# Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrations in Europe > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pro-palestinian-and-pro-israel-demonstrations-in-europe > Updated: 2026-09-23T08:15:21.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have been held in European cities such as Bremen, Germany, and Malmö, Sweden, to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. In Bremen, organizers used a symbolic display of thousands of shoes to represent lives lost and the suffering of children. In Malmö, various political parties and solidarity groups marched to call for international accountability and the right to self-determination. In Germany, social and political divisions regarding the conflict have led to scheduled competing events. While large pro-Palestine demonstrations are planned in cities like Düsseldorf—including a ‘Ride for Palestine’ traveling from France through Belgium and Luxembourg—other rallies are being organized to mark the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. For example, a rally in Stuttgart aims to express solidarity with Israel and combat antisemitism through speeches and testimonies. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Germany prepares for competing pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrations Germany faces competing large-scale demonstrations: a major pro-Israel solidarity rally in Stuttgart and a mass pro-Palestine protest in Düsseldorf, amid rising tensions and antisemitism concerns. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-prepares-for-competing-pro-israel-and-pro-palestine-demonstrations ### 2026-09-06: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations held in Bremen and Malmö Pro-Palestinian demonstrations were held in Bremen, Germany, and Malmö, Sweden, featuring symbolic displays of victims and calls for international action regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pro-palestinian-demonstrations-held-in-bremen-and-malm --- Cite as: Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrations in Europe. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pro-palestinian-and-pro-israel-demonstrations-in-europe