House of the Dragon actor Emma D'Arcy publicly backs London's National March for Palestine
On Instagram stories, D'Arcy shared details about the protest scheduled for August 9th in London. The march will begin at noon at Russell Square and proceed to Downing Street, where demonstrators will urge the UK government to take stronger measures to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The event's organizers have called on supporters to join the demonstration to pressure officials to stop starving Gaza, highlighting the urgent need for action to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians.
D'Arcy's advocacy brings notable celebrity attention to the cause, reflecting a growing movement within the arts and entertainment communities calling for justice and humanitarian relief in Palestine.
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