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Tens of thousands of protesters, possibly up to 300,000, marched across Sydney Harbour Bridge calling for peace and aid for Gaza amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, despite police safety concerns and legal challenges, with international diplomatic pressure increasing on Israel.
Tens of thousands of people marched in central London calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, with at least five people arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred. The protest, part of a series of demonstrations held in European cities since the Israel-Hamas war began, took place on the second day of a four-day cease-fire. The Metropolitan Police deployed 1,500 officers to police the march and handed out leaflets clarifying what would be deemed a criminal offense. Pro-Palestinian protests were also organized in Paris, Vienna, and other French cities, while a separate march in London is planned to show solidarity with the Jewish community.
Hundreds of thousands of people marched in London, calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The rally, which organizers claim to be one of the largest protests in British political history, was peaceful and avoided war memorials. However, incidents of far-right violence occurred, leading to counterprotesters being arrested. The diverse crowd included families and children, with participants expressing their desire for peace and an end to the suffering of Palestinians. Israel contends that it is targeting Hamas, not the Palestinian people.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will maintain security control in Gaza but will demilitarize the region after the war, while also insisting on no cease-fire until Hamas releases all of its hostages. Power outages have hit the intensive care unit and pediatric ward at Gaza's main hospital, Al-Shifa, and the United Nations warns of a deteriorating food situation in Gaza. Over 80 counter-protesters were arrested at a pro-Palestinian march in London, and French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israel to stop killing civilians in Gaza. The situation at Al-Shifa hospital is described as catastrophic, with reports of bombings and casualties. The Israel Defense Forces announced evacuation windows for civilians in northern Gaza, and claimed to have killed a Hamas commander holding hostages at a hospital. Israel's military also reported taking control of 11 Hamas positions. The World Health Organization says that half of Gaza's hospitals are not functioning, and Columbia University has suspended the student chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace.
Turmoil ensues in the UK government as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces criticism for his handling of a pro-Palestinian march scheduled on Armistice Day. Sunak initially wanted to prevent the march, fearing vandalism to the Cenotaph monument, but later conceded to the importance of the freedom to protest. Home Secretary Suella Braverman further escalated tensions by accusing the police of bias and referring to the protesters as "hate marchers." This controversy raises questions about Sunak's authority and exposes divisions within the Conservative Party, which is struggling to present a clear vision for the future.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing mounting pressure to dismiss Home Secretary Suella Braverman after she published an article criticizing the police's handling of a planned pro-Palestinian march. Braverman, known for her controversial statements, accused the police of a "double standard" in their treatment of protests. Downing Street is investigating how the article was published without requested changes. Some Conservative Party politicians have called for Braverman to be moved to a different role, while opposition leader Keir Starmer criticized Sunak for being too weak to fire her.
UK's Home Secretary Suella Braverman accuses London's police force of showing pro-Palestinian bias and taking a softer stance towards left-wing causes, escalating tensions over the handling of a planned pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day. Braverman has been critical of the protesters, calling them "hate marches" and "mobs" that threaten the Jewish community. Her comments have deepened tensions with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office, but Sunak still has full confidence in Braverman. Critics accuse her of stoking division and undermining the police, while Braverman argues that certain groups, particularly Islamists, are asserting their primacy. The issue comes ahead of a large rally expected on Saturday, prompting fears of violence.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Metropolitan Police Chief Mark Rowley are at odds over a planned pro-Palestinian march in London, which coincides with Armistice Day. Sunak has called for the protest to be banned, citing concerns of desecration of war memorials, while Rowley maintains that there is no absolute power to ban protests and is committed to ensuring the march passes without disruption. The police believe the risk of violence by fringe groups has risen, but at present, the potential for disorder does not meet the threshold for a ban. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign vows to continue with the march, while fears of confrontation with far-right protests have grown.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has criticized the timing of a pro-Palestinian march set to take place on Armistice Day in London, calling it "provocative and disrespectful." However, the Metropolitan Police chief, Sir Mark Rowley, has rejected calls to ban the demonstration, stating that it would be a "last resort." The organizers have resisted pressure to postpone the protest and have assured that they will stay away from the Cenotaph and Whitehall, with no intention of disrupting remembrance events. Sunak has vowed to hold the Met Police chief accountable for ensuring the safety of remembrance events while expressing his view that the marches are disrespectful. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the prime minister of "picking a fight" with the police over the planned demonstration.
Anti-Jewish and anti-Israel graffiti appeared on windows along San Francisco's Market Street following a pro-Palestinian rally and march. The messages included "Death to Zionism," "Kill a Settler," and "Death 2 Israel." The Jewish Community Relations Council and city leaders are investigating the incident, while SF Mayor London Breed denounced the graffiti and SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins blamed it on the "All Out for Gaza" protest. A smaller demonstration in support of Israel also took place, and there were similar protests in other cities across the U.S.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in central London, calling for an end to Israel's military action in Gaza. Protesters gathered near Oxford Circus and headed to Downing Street, chanting against the governments of Britain and the United States for supporting Israel. While expressing solidarity with Palestinians, demonstrators stressed that being pro-Palestine does not equate to being anti-Semitic. Seven arrests were made, and scuffles with police were reported. Pro-Palestinian protests also took place in other cities in Britain and around the world.