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Londoners took to the UK capital to make calls for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, which Israel has been attacking for almost a year.
Chanting 'Free Palestine', holding banners and waving Palestinian flags, protesters moved through London before massing at Downing Street, the official residence and office of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Thousands took to the streets of the British and US capitals on Saturday to protest Israel's nearly 100-day long war on Gaza, in a global 'day of action'.
Protestors and civil society are urging the UK government to take action to end the bloodshed and to support an independent Palestinian state.
Thousands of people marched through London on Saturday, calling for a Gaza war ceasefire. The route was changed to avoid memorials, starting at The Cenotaph War Memorial.
UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has called protesters calling for an end to Israel's war on Gaza 'hate marchers' and accused them of 'thuggish extremism'
Extremist groups have encouraged their supporters to show up in opposition to the rally, social media and closed chat forum evidence reportedly indicates.
Braverman drew ire from the Prime Minister when she criticised the police's handling of pro-Palestinian marches.
The London tube driver is reportedly under investigation following their pro-Palestine chant, with calls to reinstate him.
The UK Met police backtracked on restrictions placed on a pro-Palestine march in London following backlash from organisers and activists.