In Photos: Philadelphians Rally Against Genocide in Gaza and Strikes on Iran

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By Ben Bennett    

June 30, 2025             

On June 28, under the midday sun, Philadelphia organizers and demonstrators held “Not Another War”—a rally against the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the military strikes by the United States and Israel in Iran. The protest began at Philadelphia City Hall, where speakers called for immediate action against war crimes in the Middle East, and continued as a march, concluding at Rittenhouse Square.

A protester holds a Palestinian flag in from of Philadelphia City Hall

All photos by Ben Bennett

A Free Palestine flag blowing in front of Philadelphia City Hall
Organizers hand out leaflets to protesters with signs
A child holds a protest sign
Protesters holding banners stand along a crosswalk
A dog walks below a banner held by two protesters
A law enforcement officer on his bicycle behind people marching with signs
Protesters holding banners behind a man carrying a Palestinian flag
A large group of people marching
Protesters wearing facemasks
A crowd marches past a storefront carrying signs and banners
An organizer speaks to the crowd with a megaphone
Protesters stand in front of an entrance to Rittenhouse Square Park

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Ben Bennett is a Chinese-American visual journalist based in Philadelphia. He is a recent graduate of American University's journalism program, where his coverage focused on underserved communities and the intersection of politics and popular culture.


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