Pro-Palestinian Activists Gather For A Day Of Action

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Pro-Palestine supporters chant and hold flags and banners during an "International Day of Action for Palestine" at Times Square on October 13, 2023 in New York City. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a large-scale surprise attack from Gaza, launching thousands of missiles and sending at least 1,500 fighters by land, sea, and air into Israel. At least 1,300 Israelis have been confirmed killed and 150 kidnapped. 1,203 Palestinians in Gaza are also confirmed killed. The attack is prompting retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza and a declaration of war by the Israeli prime minister. (Footage by Toshio Sasaki/Getty Images)