Thousands march in London calling for Gaza ceasefire
The protests, led by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, aim to pressure governments worldwide for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
- Thousands of pro-Palestine supporters marched in central London, urging for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza following months of conflict.
- The march was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in response to the Hamas attacks on southern Israel and subsequent Israeli retaliation.
- Prominent figures, including singer Charlotte Church and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, joined the protest to express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
- The cost of policing Gaza-related protests in London has exceeded £32 million, amid concerns over the impact on public order and safety.
- Counter-protests were held, emphasizing the right to democratic expression and rejecting anti-Israeli sentiments.