Supplemental Info:
On the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks that claimed over 1,200 Israeli lives and saw 251 innocents taken hostage, radical activists plan a provocative "Escalate for Gaza" campaign to disrupt daily life in major cities.
Organized under the banner "No Business as Usual—Behind Enemy Lines," these protests explicitly target Jewish institutions, Israeli consulates, Democratic offices, universities, and businesses linked to pro-Israel figures. Flyers circulating on social media urge "escalation" and "globalizing the intifada," rhetoric widely interpreted as incitement to violence against Jews and symbols of Western support for Israel.
In New York City, the focal point, demonstrators aim to blockade the Israeli Consulate and other sites, echoing calls for armed action that have already inspired domestic threats. See the maps below.
Organizer:
https://behind-enemy-lines.org/
The organizers of the "Escalate for Gaza" protests also appear to operate through decentralized networks, with key resources hosted on the Unity of Fields website (http://unityoffields.net NOT SECURE), which promotes related materials like zines and calls to action. This site serves as a central hub for anti-imperialist propaganda tied to the campaign, emphasizing escalation in solidarity with Gaza.
Additionally, broader pro-Palestine mobilization, including "Escalate for Gaza" elements, is coordinated via https://actionpalestine.eu/, which lists global events and provides an interactive map for participation.
A comprehensive list of cities for October 7, 2025, events is available on these platforms and in recent announcements (antivirus protections are a must). Confirmed locations include major U.S. hubs like New York City (targeting the Israeli Consulate), Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, with disruptions planned at consulates, universities, and Democratic offices.
Internationally, protests are set for London, Dublin, Rome, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Barcelona, Istanbul, Athens, Brussels, Toronto, Montréal, and Buenos Aires, among others. These actions, framed as "No Business as Usual—Behind Enemy Lines," aim to blockade key sites but have drawn criticism for potential incitement. Organizers urge participants to prioritize safety amid heightened tensions.
Additional Resources:
https://x.com/thestustustudio/status/1974990292995736060
https://bdsmovement.net/news/escalate-for-gaza
