Massive pro-Palestinian rally in London numbers 300K, police says
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The Metropolitan Police spokesperson informed CNN that an estimated 300,000 individuals participated in the rally.
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Protesters hold placards during a pro-Palestine protest in London, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
In the heart of London, a massive pro-Palestinian demonstration is in full swing as hundreds of thousands march through the city center on Saturday, as reported by a CNN team present at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police spokesperson informed CNN that an estimated 300,000 individuals participated in the rally.
They tried to stop us … they failed … spectacularly
— Stop the War (@STWuk) November 11, 2023
Hundreds of thousands on the streets of London for #Palestine 🇵🇸#CeasefireNow #FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/lWkBUSyOp5
At central London's Hyde Park Corner, a substantial police presence was observed as demonstrators vocalized chants of "free, free Palestine" and "ceasefire now." Additionally, they were heard chanting, "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!"
In London, 300K people of all faiths and none, joined International Peace Marches, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. 82 counter-protesters have been arrested after fighting with the police around the Cenotaph - followers of EDL founder Stephen Yaxley Lennon, aka Tommy Robinson. pic.twitter.com/SKKX0GSn01
— Ann Johns, Grumpy Geordie Gran #PAL #Save our NHS (@AnnJohn30914404) November 11, 2023
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The Met said they arrested 82 counter-protesters who aimed to challenge participants in the rally. The arrests were made, as stated by the Metropolitan Police, "to prevent a breach of the peace."
The police reported encountering hostility from counter-protesters who arrived "in significant numbers", ahead of what could be the biggest march since the commencement of the war on Gaza a month ago.
Clashes between police and counter-protesters in London as pro-Palestine march takes place. Footage of clashes and scuffles between counter-protesters and police today (Nov 11) in Westminster, Central London. #Palestine #London pic.twitter.com/zEkm7VO9oD
— Urban Pictures (@Urban_Pictures) November 11, 2023
