Tens of thousands attend London pro-Palestine rally to mark Nakba Day
March took place at same time as far-right ‘unite the kingdom’ demonstration led by Tommy Robinson
TL;DR
- Tens of thousands attended a pro-Palestine rally in London on Nakba Day.
- The rally coincided with a protest organized by Tommy Robinson.
- Police deployed approximately 4,000 officers, armored vehicles, horses, dogs, drones, and helicopters to manage the events.
- A total of 43 arrests were made across both marches.
- Speakers included Diane Abbott, who referred to the far-right as a "common enemy," and Jeremy Corbyn, who called for policy changes.
- Organizers claimed attendance of 250,000, while police estimated 30,000.