Thousands Rally in London and Berlin for Palestinians, Condemning Israeli Actions

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London and Berlin on Saturday, calling for an end to Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip. Participants carried banners reading "Stop the Genocide" and "Freedom for Palestine," marching near the British Parliament. Amy Shalan, Director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, stated, "We gather today to mark the third anniversary of the ongoing genocide in Gaza." She criticized Western sanctions led by Britain against settlers in the West Bank as insufficient and demanded comprehensive sanctions against Israel. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, Israel has continued daily attacks on Gaza since a ceasefire was declared on October 10, 2025, resulting in at least 1,450 deaths. Police reported arresting several individuals, including a man and a woman carrying banners for the banned organization "Palestine Action." A recent graduate, Hibou Hassan, 23, expressed solidarity, noting that events in the Middle East affect people globally and should concern everyone. Another demonstrator, Kobi, a 32-year-old immigrant from Kosovo who identified himself by that name, said his personal experience with war motivated him to act and prevent history from repeating itself.

In Berlin, approximately 3,500 people participated in a similar march organized by "United for Palestine," which began between the Chancellery and Parliament buildings, according to police. Some attendees held signs denouncing Germany's military support for Israel. One student, who wished to remain anonymous, lamented Germany's difficulty in criticizing Israel.