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Watts, M. (2026, October 9). National March for Palestine: Police issue warning as strict conditions placed on major London protest. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-protest-national-march-for-palestine-met-police-b1300192.html
Watts, Matt. “National March for Palestine: Police issue warning as strict conditions placed on major London protest.” Evening Standard, 9 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-protest-national-march-for-palestine-met-police-b1300192.html.
Watts, Matt. “National March for Palestine: Police issue warning as strict conditions placed on major London protest.” Evening Standard, October 9, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-protest-national-march-for-palestine-met-police-b1300192.html.
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On Saturday, in London, up to 10,000 people participated in a pro-Palestinian march starting from the Embankment and heading towards Parliament. The demonstrators aimed to highlight what they see as genocide against Palestinians by Israel over the past three years, carrying signs that read "End the Genocide" and "Free Palestine."
The Metropolitan Police imposed strict conditions on the march, warning protesters that refusing to remove face masks could lead to arrests. They also made several arrests during the demonstration, including individuals holding placards supporting Palestine Action, a group banned under UK law, and others for climbing onto historical monuments like the Battle of Britain memorial.
Meanwhile, about 30 people gathered outside New Scotland Yard as part of an opposing "Stop The Hate" counter-protest. Incidents of vandalism and clashes between some protesters and police were reported, with several arrests made due to alleged criminal damage at sites like the Battle of Britain monument and the display of poppies on Victoria Embankment.
The protest drew significant media attention and criticism from various quarters for its disruptive nature and perceived desecration of war memorials. Despite this, organizers emphasized their message against Israeli military actions in Gaza and called for full sanctions against Israel. Aimee Shalan, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, declared: “We are here today to mark three years of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.”
