In the aftermath of U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extends gratitude to President Trump. Meanwhile, the U.S. is encountering a wave of international disapproval.
Images from Israel’s capital, Tel Aviv, showcase massive highway billboards expressing, 'Thank You, Trump.' Reports suggest these reflect Israeli citizens viewing U.S. intervention as a beacon of hope. Iranian missile strikes inflicted severe damage on several Israeli cities, making American assistance anticipated.
Conversely, this U.S. offensive has sparked protest waves globally. Countries from Russia to Saudi Arabia criticize the move as an escalator of Middle Eastern conflict.
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In Toronto, Canada’s capital, neighbors of the U.S. also took to the streets in protest. Demonstrations outside the U.S. consulate, branded 'Hands Off Iran,' drew hundreds, calling for Israel's sanctions and halting arms supplies.
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Numerous such images surfaced
In the U.S., protest imagery also emerged. Within 24 hours of Trump's declaration, thousands rallied from Times Square to Columbus Circle bearing placards like ‘Stop the War in Iran’ and ‘No New War in the Middle East.’ Protesters characterized the attack as a forewarning of war, advocating peace for both Iran and Gaza.
Fear of Nuclear Cataclysm!
CBS News reports that the surge in protests not only questions U.S. policies but its political scene as well.
Yvette Filarca of BAMN (By Any Means Necessary), leading a protest, warned it’s not merely about dropping bombs on Iran; there’s a lurking grave danger. She expressed fear of approaching another World War, potentially nuclear. She emphasized Iran’s magnitude as a nation and the global jeopardy triggered by this assault.
Another organizer, Sean Blackmon, questioned the Democrats' silence, criticizing their complacency while considering themselves distinct from Trump. He emphasized their failure to urge stopping the war.
Protesters declared a continued opposition to violence and military actions in the Middle East. They insisted that until concrete steps towards sustained peace are realized, their movement persists. Attention has now shifted to how this rising sentiment against Trump impacts U.S. domestic politics.
