On the second anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, protests supporting Palestinians erupted globally, particularly in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia. Despite calls from UK leaders, including PM Starmer, for students not to participate in such demonstrations, hundreds gathered, chanting controversial slogans. Criticism arose over the inclusion of antisemitic chants among some protesters and concerns regarding rising antisemitism in the UK. Key figures like Mark Levin accused demonstrators of highlighting Western weakness. The protests were marked by various events, including vigils and large gatherings where activists displayed pro-Palestinian symbols and slogans. Meanwhile, some universities hesitated to support fundraising events linked to Palestine, citing appropriateness and timing. Overall, the anniversary reignited passionate debates around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and highlighted the divisions in public opinion.