Thousands gather in London to express support for Palestinians after three years of ‘genocide’
Summary
Thousands of people gathered in London to show support for Palestinians, marking three years since what some groups describe as genocide by Israel. The march called for the UK to stop selling weapons to Israel, while police managed the event with some arrests.Key Facts
- The demonstration took place on the Embankment in central London at midday on Saturday.
- Protesters wore keffiyehs, carried Palestinian flags, and held signs saying "End the genocide" and "Free Palestine."
- Demonstrators asked the UK government to halt arms sales to Israel, citing accusations from groups like the UN and Amnesty International that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
- Despite a ceasefire declared a year ago, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have continued, increasing the death toll by 1,400 in the past year.
- In the West Bank, 230 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces and settlers in 2025, according to UN data.
- The Palestinian ambassador to the UK praised the British solidarity shown at the march, which drew about 250,000 people.
- The Metropolitan Police set rules for the march to limit disruption and arrested some participants for various offenses, including criminal damage.
- The UK government recently announced sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements and declared Israel's occupation of the West Bank unlawful.
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