Incident Details

Large-scale demonstrations connected to Nakba Day will cause disruptions in city centers worldwide on May 15. Nakba Day commemorates the displacements of Palestinians by Israelis following the war in 1948. Protests usually take place in city centers. Counter demonstrations are likely and authorities in various cities have announce heightened security presence. These protests vary in size but can reach significant numbers such as the hundreds of thousands who protested in London, United Kingdom, in 2025.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to follow official directives. They should also avoid large crowds and leave at the first sign of violence.