Pro-Palestinian activists displayed a 120-foot banner reading 'END U.S. AID TO ISRAEL' on San Francisco's Twin Peaks on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The action, organized by the local activist group SF Against Genocide, was part of ongoing nationwide protests against U.S. foreign policy in the Israel-Hamas war.
The banner, visible from many parts of the city, was installed early in the morning and remained for several hours before being removed by the activists themselves. Organizers stated the demonstration was a peaceful act of solidarity with Palestinians and aimed to draw public attention to U.S. military funding.
Similar protests and banner displays have occurred in other U.S. cities since the outbreak of the latest conflict. The U.S. provides billions in annual military aid to Israel, a longstanding policy that has faced increased scrutiny and protest from some groups amid high civilian casualties in Gaza.
San Francisco police monitored the event but reported no arrests or disruptions. The demonstration concluded peacefully, with activists cleaning the site after removing the banner.
