Overview

• Protests commemorating the 77th Nakba anniversary occurred globally, with London seeing attendance estimates ranging from 20,000 to 600,000.
• Demonstrators called for action to end what they describe as ethnic cleansing and demanded international intervention in Gaza's ongoing humanitarian crisis.
• UN officials warned that nearly 2 million Gazans face famine due to an Israeli blockade preventing essential supplies from entering the region.
• Counter-protests in London, organized by Stop The Hate, highlighted deep divisions, with Israeli flags prominently displayed by opposing groups.
• Additional rallies in Melbourne, Brisbane, and other cities emphasized solidarity with Palestinians and condemned the escalating violence and displacement in Gaza.