Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators march in London, call for Gaza ceasefire

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Israeli-led escalation across the Middle East.

The protesters filled the main streets of London, gathering outside Downing Street, the residence of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Organized by groups such as the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PCS), participants traveled from across the country to join the event.

Although the rally remained largely peaceful, the Metropolitan Police reported 17 arrests during the demonstration.

Former First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, participated to highlight the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza. Speaking to Sky News, Yousaf condemned Israel's ongoing attacks in Gaza and Lebanon. 

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