Thousands Rally in London for Pro-Palestinian Protest

Demonstrators march through central London as counter-protests and arrests mark the 18th Palestine Solidarity Campaign event since October 2023.

Six arrests were made for various offences, including under the Public Order Act.
Protesters displayed signs criticizing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and calling for an end to the conflict.
Counter-protesters, supporting Israel, were kept separate by police to prevent clashes.
A parallel protest in Dublin criticized UK arms exports to Israel during Starmer's visit.
MI6 and CIA officials publicly stated efforts for a ceasefire and de-escalation in Gaza.