Gaza Ceasefire: London Rally – Relief & Skepticism
News Context
At a glance
| Event | Details | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-Palestinian March | Tens of thousands of protesters marched expressing skepticism and cautious hope regarding the ceasefire between Israel and hamas. Protesters expressed relief but also trepidation about the ceasefire’s durability, citing past Israeli violations of agreements. | Saturday (following the second day of the ceasefire) | London, along the River Thames embankment |
| palestine Solidarity Campaign Rally | Organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, this was one of many monthly rallies held since October 7, 2023. Ben Jamal, the director, spoke about relief and trepidation. | Saturday | London |
| Protester Actions | Protesters wore keffiyeh scarves, carried signs (“Stop Starving Gaza”, “Stop the genocide”), and chanted slogans (“Free Palestine”, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”). | Saturday | london |
| Counter-Protest & Police Intervention | Police removed several pro-Israel protesters from the crowd. | Saturday | London |
| Protest Attendance & Travel | This was described as a “huge” protest, with attendees traveling from cities including Bristol, Cambridge, and Sheffield. 32 protests have been held so far. | Saturday | london |
| UK Government Response | The UK government is attempting to restrict pro-Palestine demonstrations and increase police powers to do so. | Recent | UK |
| Recent Arrests | Last weekend, London police arrested at least 442 people at a rally supporting Palestine Action. | Last Weekend | Central London |
| Gaza Conflict Impact | Israel’s two-year war on Gaza has killed more than 67,000 people and caused a humanitarian crisis, with famine conditions declared in some areas. | Ongoing (two years) | Gaza |