Protests over Israel's air strikes on the Gaza Strip, which began on December 27, 2008, have been held in countries worldwide. While the violence in Gaza continued, protests continued as well. On January 10, 2009, over 15,000 protesters gathered in Trafalgar Square in support of the Israeli invasion, while 1,000 gathered in opposition. This particular gathering remained peaceful, despite strong feelings on both sides.Times Online: Thousands gather in Trafalgar Square ... (January 11, 2008)

Protests against the air strikes were reported in Paris, Madrid, New York City, Egypt, Copenhagen, Scotland, Australia and Amman, Jordan.AFP: Israel Air Strikes Spark Protests Worldwide (December 29, 2008) Protests throughout Europe and the Arab world, as well as Israel itself, were held on December 29, 2008.Times Online: Protests erupt in the Arab world against airstrikes (December 29, 2008)

Over 10,000 people gathered in Indonesia to protest the air strikes on January 2, 2009. Smaller protests took place in several U.S. cities on January 2, the same day as Hamas called for a "day of rage" against Israel.CNN: Israel clamps down on West Bank, Jerusalem mosques (January 2, 2009) In Chicago, two groups of protesters gathered; a group supporting Israel and the air strikes and protesters demonstrating against them.ABC 7 (Chicago): Israeli-Palestinian conflict protesters gather downtown (January 2, 2009)

Also on January 2, 2009, about 30,000 protesters gathered in the city of Amman, Jordan. Several protesters were beaten by police and arrested.Reuters: Jordan police, protesters clash near Israel embassy (January 2, 2009) KJCT: Muslims, others around the world protest Gaza assault (January 2, 2009) Protests also continued in several other cities, including Tehran, Cairo and Damascus, where protests have been held daily since the air strikes began. Protests have also been held in several European cities, including London, Paris and Copenhagen.CBS: Global Protests Condemn Gaza Attacks (January 2, 2009)

On January 3, 2009, as the violence in Gaza reached the one week mark and Israeli ground forces invaded Gaza, at least 10,000 protesters marched in London, 21,000 demonstrated in Paris and thousands more protested in several countries across Europe. In London, several of the protesters threw shoes at Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Downing Street home.Dallas News: European protesters urge end to offensive on Gaza (January 3, 2009)

On December 30, 2008, students broke into the British Embassy residence in Tehran. The students reportedly pulled down the British flag and replaced it with a Palestinian flag. The break-in lasted for an hour and there were no injuries.International Herald Tribune: Iranian Students Break into UK Embassy Res...(December 30, 2008)

Protesters gathered outside the Israeli embassy in London, on December 28, 2008.BBC News: London Protest over Raids on Gaza (December 29, 2008) Riot police were called in to control the crowds and some protesters were forcibly removed.UPI.com: Israel's London Embassy Site of Protest (December 29, 2008) AFP: Israel Air Strikes Spark Protests Worldwide (December 29, 2008)

Protests in the Arab world have included governments and groups who do not as a rule support Hamas. The opposition party to Hamas, Fatah, has set aside their rivalry over the bombing.Times Online: Protests erupt in the Arab world against airstrikes (December 29, 2008)