Why it matters:
Israel's supporters, including the U.K. government, have been playing a key role in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and the destruction of the city's vital infrastructure since October 2023. The demonstrators demanded an immediate halt to all aid to Israel following the blockade of humanitarian aid and electricity to Gaza.
The big picture:
Protesters in London marched with Palestinian flags and anti-Israel banners, condemning the Gaza blockade, delays in ceasefire implementation, and Israel's alleged strategies against Palestinians. They also criticized Donald Trump's plan to annex Gaza to the U.S., viewing it as a conspiracy to eliminate Palestinians.
State of play:
Most Britons oppose Israel's actions and the U.K.'s support for them, according to recent surveys. Despite public opposition, the U.K. government has backed the Israeli regime for over seven decades. Since Israeli attacks on Palestinians intensified two years ago, peace organizations have held biweekly protests in London. Israel has massacred nearly 50,000 civilians in Gaza since then.
Go deeper:
Amid the Israeli regime's blockade on Gaza, daily attacks by Israeli forces on Palestinians in the West Bank have intensified. The Israeli military, equipped with Western-made weaponry, particularly from the U.S., Germany, and the U.K., continues its operations against Palestinians.
Palestine Action Activists Spray Red Paint on BBC HQ
Supporters of Palestinian Cause March in London
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