Why it matters:
In the past 19 months, London has witnessed a surge of anti-Israeli protests supporting the Palestinian people, particularly following the outbreak of the war in Gaza on October 7.
The big picture:
Protests around the world have increased after Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip. The plan, known as the "Deal of the Century," seeks fundamental changes in the geography and fate of the Palestinian people.
The demonstration in London once again showed that support for Palestine and opposition to the Israeli regime remained strong among different segments of the British public, and emphasized the need to end arms and political support for Israel and guarantee the rights of the Palestinians.
What they're saying:
"The protesters stressed that all human rights that have been taken from the Palestinians by Israel and by force of arms and bombs from the US, Germany, the U.K. and Italy must be returned to them." The rally also said that "Trump's plan is a sinister plot against the people of Gaza, presented with blatant shamelessness by the US President."
Key points:
- The protesters stressed the need to end support for the Israeli regime and guarantee the rights of the Palestinians.
- The demonstration was the first nationwide march in the UK since the unveiling of the new plan by the US and Israeli regimes.
- Some people were arrested.
A deeper look:
The rally demonstrates the determination of Palestinian supporters to continue their protests and efforts to liberate Palestine. Despite numerous arrests at previous demonstrations, support for the Palestinians in the UK continues, and it looks set to continue to strengthen the protests against the policies of Israel and its supporters.
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