LONDON: MORE THAN 180,000 PROTESTERS GATHER IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINE

Sat 22 May 2021:

Thousands of protesters have gathered in central London in solidarity with the people of Palestine.

Organisers estimated that more than 180,000 people were in Hyde Park for pro-Palestinian protests on Saturday.

A large crowd blocked traffic near Victoria Embankment as dozens of police officers watched on before marching to Hyde Park.

It could be one of the largest pro-Palestine demonstrations in British history.

Speeches were made by Labour MPs, anti-war campaigners and trade union members at the rally.

Organisers announce 180’000+ at Palestine demonstration in London today as thousands are still coming into the rally. That makes this the largest Palestine demonstration in British history.

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Massive protest in London in support of Palestine today (22 May)
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Massive protest in London in support of Palestine today (22 May)
#Gaza #Israel #Palestine #AlAqsaMosque #Jerusalem pic.twitter.com/sLa1YSQ8jQ

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LONDON: MORE THAN 180,000 PROTESTERS GATHER IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINE#Gaza #Israel #Palestine #AlAqsaMosque #Jerusalem #London pic.twitter.com/3ltF6IdBnM

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LONDON: MORE THAN 180,000 PROTESTERS GATHER IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINE#Gaza #Israel #Palestine #AlAqsaMosque #Jerusalem #London pic.twitter.com/Jw3r6n2gMl

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Protest for #Palestine, Saturday 22nd May, #Birmingham #UK #Gaza #Israel #Palestine #AlAqsaMosque #Jerusalem pic.twitter.com/VqMKJHC4gK

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LONDON: MORE THAN 180,000 PROTESTERS GATHER IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINE#Gaza #Israel #Palestine #AlAqsaMosque #Jerusalem #London pic.twitter.com/lzMMddalJb

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The protest organisers, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), decided to go ahead despite the announcement of a ceasefire on Friday after a 11-day Israeli bombing campaign that killed more than 230 people.

Demonstrators could be seen wearing costumes, masks and face paint, while others were draped in the Palestinian flag, as they made their way from Victoria Embankment to Hyde Park.

As the crowd reached Downing Street, chants of “Boris Johnson, shame on you” rang out.

A temporary stage has been set up in Hyde Park where a number of speeches will be made this afternoon.

Among the groups in attendance were branches of the National Education Union, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Stop the War Coalition.

Protesters have also gathered in other cities in the UK, including Bristol, Peterborough Birmingham and Nottingham.

In Manchester, thousands gathered in Piccadilly Gardens for an event being run by the Manchester Palestine Solidarity Campaign, with a number of other groups also taking part.

Protests are also taking place in Paris, Dublin and other cities around the world.

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