Overview

• Gaza protests in London have cost over £32 million in policing, amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
• Hundreds of thousands expected to march in London, with policing requiring significant resources and officer shifts.
• Government officials and organizers express concern over antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes, and the safety of Jewish and Muslim communities.
• Counter-protests organized in response to perceived antisemitism and fear among Jewish residents.
• UK faces challenges with Islamist-led street presence, influencing public space and potentially impacting democratic governance.