COLUMBUS, Ohio — Activists in Ohio are calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas War. 

What You Need To Know

  • A coalition of groups held an organized peaceful protest for Palestine Thursday

  • Participants called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War

  • Similar protests are planned weekly across Ohio until the conflict is over

Dozens of protesters gathered for a peaceful demonstration in downtown Columbus Thursday night near Spring and Front Streets. Police blocked traffic from the area while speakers rallied the crowd with chants. 

It's one of more than a dozen similar events held by organizers since the conflict started. They said they planned to hold protests weekly until the war is over.