Thousands join massive pro-Palestine march in London
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Ben Jamal, head of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, declared that the genocide in Gaza "has not ended," citing its continuation through other means like the blockade by "Israel".
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A Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest in London (Undated, AFP)
Thousands of protesters swarmed the streets of London, ready to march in solidarity with Palestine.
Banners asking that the UK government cease supporting and equipping the Israeli occupation may be seen in videos from the rally, which pro-Palestine activists have repeatedly made since October 2023.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign uploaded footage of British MP Jeremy Corbyn and actor Khalid Abdalla participating in the march.
Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) and @khalidabdalla join the front of the march for Palestine 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/WAo7F6ns22
— Palestine Solidarity Campaign (@PSCupdates) March 15, 2025
A counter-protest organized by Stop the Hate has gathered at the intersection of Haymarket and Coventry Street, near Piccadilly Circus. Barriers and cops were in place to keep the groups apart as they passed each other. According to authorities, the pro-Palestinian march passed counter-protesters without incident.
Ben Jamal, head of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, declared that the genocide in Gaza "has not ended," adding it is being continued through other means like "blocking supplies which are essential to human life."
"Israel’s desire to ethnically cleanse and colonise Gaza has not disappeared; it remains a clear and present danger, which is now evident in the West Bank also," he maintained.
The demonstrations coincide with the arrival of tens of thousands of football fans in London ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup Final between Newcastle United and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium.
Pro-Palestine demonstrators are seen walking with posters and banners reading: "Stop arming Israel" and "Open your eyes, Keir, see what Israel is doing."
🚨 NOW: thousands of people getting ready to march for Palestine in London. Join us 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/C66TO0Jzh8
— Palestine Solidarity Campaign (@PSCupdates) March 15, 2025
The protests come amid a tightened Israeli blockade on Gaza and the continued closure of border crossings.
Additionally, nine Palestinians, including two journalists, were killed earlier today when Israeli aircraft targeted a charity vehicle at the al-Attar junction in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported.
Despite the ceasefire, "Israel" continues its violations, with gunboats opening heavy fire in central Gaza, while an Israeli quadcopter struck the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood west of Rafah.
#عاجل | استشهاد الصحفي محمود اسليم جراء استهداف الاحتلال لموقع في بيت لاهيا شمال قطاع غزة. pic.twitter.com/ZOJQIMkWqe
— وكالة شهاب للأنباء (@ShehabAgency) March 15, 2025
Gaza’s Civil Defense reported that for the second consecutive day, its teams retrieved the bodies of 13 martyrs, including three unidentified individuals, buried within the walls of the al-Shifa Medical Complex.
UNICEF has issued an urgent warning that 1.8 million people in Gaza, predominantly children, are in desperate need of water, sanitation, and healthcare.
