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Pro-Palestine and Rival Protests Erupt in Central London Amid Heightened Tensions

Pro-Palestine and Rival Protests Erupt in Central London Amid Heightened Tensions

Hundreds of police deployed as demonstrations calling for action on Gaza coincide with counter-protests.
Central London was the site of significant demonstrations on Saturday, as tens of thousands gathered for a pro-Palestinian march organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, demanding an end to Israel's blockade of Gaza.

The march commenced at noon from Piccadilly, near Green Park Station, with participants set to proceed through Haymarket towards Whitehall for a rally at 1pm.

The Metropolitan Police ramped up their presence in anticipation of potential clashes, deploying hundreds of officers to maintain order amidst the protests.

In addition to the pro-Palestine rally, a counter-demonstration was organized by Stop the Hate, located on Coventry Street, just off Piccadilly Circus.

The counter-protest was dedicated to Shiri Bibas and her two sons, Ariel and Kfir, who were killed during an attack by Hamas gunmen in southern Israel in October 2023.

Ben Jamal, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, articulated the group's stance, stating, "The genocide in Gaza has not ended.

It continues by other means - by blocking supplies which are essential to human life." Jamal emphasized concerns over actions he perceives as aimed at ethnic cleansing and colonization in Gaza, suggesting these threats have implications for the West Bank as well.

The counter-protesters, describing the pro-Palestinian demonstration as a "hate march," expressed their intentions to raise awareness regarding the human toll of ongoing conflicts.

The dynamics between the two groups highlighted the contentious and polarized views surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Police imposed restrictions on both groups under the Public Order Act to ensure the safety of participants and the public alike.

The unfolding events are part of a broader landscape of civil demonstrations addressing geopolitical tensions and humanitarian issues, reflecting significant public interest in the movements concerning Gaza and Israel.
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