Arrests as thousands gather for pro-Palestine march to mark two years since Gaza war

"Hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestine protesters gathered in central London to mark two years since the start of the war in Gaza, a day after the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into effect. Protesters marched along the Victoria Embankment before ending with a rally close to Downing Street on Saturday afternoon, the event's organisers Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) said."

"Stalls selling keffiyeahs stood along the River Thames as the demonstration began, while people handed out placards that read from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free, it's not a crime to act against genocide and Starmer has blood on his hands, free Palestine. Meanwhile, a counter-protest by Stop The Hate took place at the junction of Aldwych and the Strand, with police putting measures in place to prevent serious disruption between the two groups."

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in central London for a pro-Palestine march marking two years since the Gaza war began, held a day after a ceasefire came into effect. The march proceeded along the Victoria Embankment and ended near Downing Street, with stalls selling keffiyeahs and demonstrators handing out placards bearing slogans including calls to free Palestine and accusations against political figures. A counter-protest by Stop The Hate took place near Aldwych and the Strand, and police implemented measures to prevent major disruption. Police separated scuffles, made 14 arrests overall, including seven for breaching Public Order Act conditions, and other arrests for supporting a proscribed group and affray. Officers also removed a small group carrying placards saying "We stand with Britain's Jews" from the march form-up area.

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