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Thousands Rally in London for Lasting Gaza Peace

10/12/2025

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Story summary

Thousands gathered in central London on October 11, 2025, to demand lasting peace in Gaza.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign organized the rally amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Demonstrators carried placards reading 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'.
Ben Jamal, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign's director, criticized Donald Trump's peace plan.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 Gaza War, which resulted in over 2,200 Palestinian deaths and 1.5 million displaced, intensified global protests advocating for Palestinian rights. Following the conflict, international bodies like the UN condemned both sides for potential war crimes. Today's rally in London echoes past demonstrations, highlighting ongoing tensions and the struggle for a lasting resolution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Story summary

Thousands gathered in central London on October 11, 2025, to demand lasting peace in Gaza.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign organized the rally amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Demonstrators carried placards reading 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'.
Ben Jamal, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign's director, criticized Donald Trump's peace plan.

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