London (HRNW)- Two major demonstrations took place in the British capital London, prompting an extraordinary security response across the city.
According to the World News Agency, the largest protest was the “Nakba Day March,” where thousands of demonstrators gathered to express solidarity with Palestine and condemn Israeli military actions in Gaza. Protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners demanding an end to airstrikes and calling for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
The march was held in connection with Nakba Day, observed annually to mark the displacement of Palestinians in 1948. An anti-apartheid group also joined the rally, combining it with an anti-fascist demonstration.
Speakers and participants urged the British government to push for a ceasefire in Gaza and reconsider its support policies toward Israel. One protester, Sharon DeWitt, said Palestinians deserve the right to their own state, while another participant, Ali Haider, emphasized that the gathering aimed to promote “love, hope, and solidarity.”
The Metropolitan Police deployed more than 4,000 officers, supported by units from outside London, along with drones, armored vehicles, mounted police, dogs, and helicopters. Authorities described it as one of the largest public order operations in recent years. Facial recognition technology was also used at protests for the first time.
The event came a day after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that strict action would be taken against any unrest or disruptive behavior during public gatherings.
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