From streets to supermarkets, global boycotts for Gaza have grown as a fragile ceasefire holds for now.
Protests to end Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinians are getting louder and larger.
Seeing the livestreamed genocide Israel perpetrated in Gaza has had an effect globally, with the call to boycott Israel at an all-time high.
Quiet boycotts, which started in supermarkets nearly two decades ago, have turned into widely used apps that help millions make choices about purchases.
Campus protests and encampments in the US and Canada have led some major education institutions to cut ties with Israeli counterparts, while investments into Israel have dipped, and some of the world’s largest economies have recognised Palestine as a state.
Dr Mohammed Mustafa is a Palestinian Australian doctor whose parents left their native Deir el-Balah in central Gaza decades ago in search of a better life.
He volunteered in Gaza’s hospitals over the past two years and has shared it all on social media, including his visits to Gaza, attending conferences and advocating for Palestinians.
He says the experience of watching a genocide livestreamed has changed many people.
“For years, Palestinians have felt like we were shouting into a void. Now, to see people across continents marching, creating art, and demanding justice – it gives you hope that the world’s conscience is finally waking up.
“When I was younger, I never imagined this level of global solidarity… Seeing that tide turn now … it’s deeply moving. It feels like truth is finally finding its voice,” he continues.
Nearly 50,000 pro-Palestine protests in two years
In recent months, pro-P
Continue Reading on Al Jazeera
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.