Tens of thousands attend pro-Palestinian march in London

"Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered in central London a day after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza. The demonstration, organised by the Palestine Coalition, began along Victoria Embankment on Saturday afternoon - attendees then marched on Whitehall, where a rally was held. Images showed a sea of Palestinian flags being carried over Westminster Bridge while a small group of counter-protesters gathered nearby, with many holding Israeli flags and signs calling for the return of hostages."

"The Metropolitan Police said it had made 14 arrests for offences including breaching Public Order Act conditions, affray and supporting a proscribed group. It made a number of arrests after a small group of counter-protesters breached conditions "by demonstrating at the form-up point of the Palestine Coalition protest", leading to a "scuffle" with members of the march. "Officers were quickly on the scene to separate those involved," the force said."

"As the protest began, stalls were selling keffiyeh scarves while people handed out placards for protesters. During the march, slogans such as "stop arming Israel" and "free Palestine" could be seen. The director of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, one of the groups involved in the action, said it would "never stop" supporting Palestinians. Ben Jamal said Israel was "capable of breaking the ceasefire at any time" and that the ceasefire plan did "nothing to address the root causes" of the conflict."

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in central London a day after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in Gaza. The Palestine Coalition organised the demonstration, which began along Victoria Embankment and marched to Whitehall for a rally. A sea of Palestinian flags crossed Westminster Bridge while a small group of counter-protesters with Israeli flags and hostage-return signs gathered nearby. The Metropolitan Police made 14 arrests for offences including breaching Public Order Act conditions, affray and supporting a proscribed group, following a scuffle between demonstrators. Stalls sold keffiyeh scarves and placards; speakers called the US-brokered ceasefire "precarious" and pledged continued protest until Palestinians attain full freedom.

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