Detroit Demonstrations in Solidarity with Palestine

By Fighting Words Staff

On Monday, October 16, 2023, a demonstration was held at the McNamara Federal Building in Detroit demanding that Senator Gary Peters support the call for a cease fire. The action was organized by the Detroit Jewish community.

Detroit rally in support of Palestine, Oct. 16, 2023. | Photo: Mike Shane

Detroit rally in support of Palestine, Oct. 16, 2023. | Photo: Mike Shane

Detroit rally in support of Palestine, Oct. 16, 2023. | Photo: Mike Shane

Detroit rally in support of Palestine, Oct. 16, 2023. | Photo: Mike Shane

There was a rally and march through downtown Detroit on Wednesday evening, October 18, 2023 in solidarity with the people of Palestine amid the IDF siege of Gaza.

Over the last week-and-a-half over 3,700 people have been killed in Gaza due to airstrikes against residential areas, hospitals and civilian convoys.

The rally began at the McNamara Federal Bldg. and continued with a march through downtown to the Joe Louis fist and back.

This demonstration took place alongside similar actions throughout the United States and around the world.

Palestine solidarity rally at the McNamara Federal Bldg. on Wed. Oct. 18, 2023. | Abayomi Azikiwe, Pan-African News Wire

Detroit rally outside McNamara Federal Bldg. in solidarity with Palestine, Wed. Oct. 18, 2023. | Abayomi Azikiwe, Pan-African News Wire

Detroit solidarity march amid Gaza siege, Wed. Oct. 18, 2023. | Abayomi Azikiwe, Pan-African News Wire

Detroit march in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, Wed. Oct. 18, 2023. | Abayomi Azikiwe, Pan-African News Wire

Detroit Palestine solidarity march on Wed. Oct. 18, 2023. | Abayomi Azikiwe, Pan-African News Wire

Detroit Palestine solidarity march through downtown on Wed. Oct. 18, 2023. | Abayomi Azikiwe, Pan-African News Wire

Detroit rally in solidarity with Palestine, Wed. Oct. 18, 2023. | Abayomi Azikiwe, Pan-African News Wire