The term "Day of Jihad" has been used recently in reference to a call for protests by former Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal. Meshaal called for protests on October 13 across the Arab world in support of the Palestinians, urging Muslims to take to the streets and deliver a message of anger. However, his comments were quickly mistranslated online to become a "global day of jihad," a phrase he did not use. The term "jihad" has old roots in Islam, but since 9/11, it has come to mean a holy war in the eyes of many in the West, conjuring up images of violence and unrest. In the context of Meshaals call for protests, "jihad" means a struggle against oppressors, although not necessarily a violent one. The call for a "Day of Jihad" has caused concern and led to safety measures in some areas, such as the closure of schools in Las Vegas.