The protest caused disruptions at Oxford Circus and Charing Cross stations. Among the arrested, some were charged with inciting racial hatred and assault on a police officer. Facial recognition technology was used to apprehend a man who made anti-Semitic comments.

The protests, part of wider rallies across the UK, have been controversial, with the Home Secretary condemning them and critics accusing her of exacerbating tensions.

The context is the severe conflict in Gaza, with a significant death toll due to the exchange of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Concerns have been raised about further protests planned during Armistice Day, with officials seeking to avoid disruptions during remembrance events.