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The Independent
22-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Protesters to gather outside Israeli embassy in support of Palestine
Protesters are set to converge on the Israeli embassy this weekend, rallying in support of Palestine. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that at least four separate demonstrations and counter-protests will take place across central London on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the Palestine Coalition will protest outside the Israeli Embassy for four hours from 12.30pm-4.30pm. Strict conditions have been imposed to minimise public disruption. A separate protest, organised by For the Children, will begin at 1pm at the Park Lane and Wellington Arch area. Police said they had not been informed of counter-protests for either Saturday event but will have resources to meet demand if any arise. Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell said: 'The role of the police is to ensure that groups can exercise their right to peaceful protest, while also balancing the rights of those in the wider community to go about their lives without serious disruption. 'We are confident that appropriate measures are in place to prevent serious disruption and ensure the events takes place peacefully.' Further protests have been organised for Sunday, with demonstrators set to mark Al-Quds Day, a global event held each year to express solidarity with Palestine. Protesters are expected to gather at Marble Arch before marching down Oxford Street towards Portland Place, where a static rally will be held near the BBC's Broadcasting House. 'In recent months we have imposed conditions on protests in Portland Place,' Supt Bell said. 'We have recognised the impact when these protests have been scheduled for a Saturday, considering the proximity to a nearby synagogue, the significance of the Sabbath for Jewish people and the need to avoid serious disruption to synagogue users.' A counter-protest, organised by pro-Israeli group Stop The Hate, will be taking place at the same time. The group also plans to hold an assembly in Oxford Circus.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Protesters to gather outside Israeli embassy in support of Palestine
Protesters are set to converge on the Israeli embassy this weekend, rallying in support of Palestine. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that at least four separate demonstrations and counter-protests will take place across central London on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the Palestine Coalition will protest outside the Israeli Embassy for four hours from 12.30pm-4.30pm. 🚨 Emergency Protest – End the Genocide📍 Israeli Embassy, London⏰ 22 March, 12:30PM Israel has renewed its genocidal assault on Gaza, killing almost 600 Palestinians, including at least 200 children. We must take action for Palestine now. Join us outside the Israeli embassy… — Palestine Solidarity Campaign (@PSCupdates) March 21, 2025 Strict conditions have been imposed to minimise public disruption. A separate protest, organised by For the Children, will begin at 1pm at the Park Lane and Wellington Arch area. Police said they had not been informed of counter-protests for either Saturday event but will have resources to meet demand if any arise. Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell said: 'The role of the police is to ensure that groups can exercise their right to peaceful protest, while also balancing the rights of those in the wider community to go about their lives without serious disruption. 'We are confident that appropriate measures are in place to prevent serious disruption and ensure the events takes place peacefully.' Further protests have been organised for Sunday, with demonstrators set to mark Al-Quds Day, a global event held each year to express solidarity with Palestine. Protesters are expected to gather at Marble Arch before marching down Oxford Street towards Portland Place, where a static rally will be held near the BBC's Broadcasting House. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Islamic HumanRights Commission (@ 'In recent months we have imposed conditions on protests in Portland Place,' Supt Bell said. 'We have recognised the impact when these protests have been scheduled for a Saturday, considering the proximity to a nearby synagogue, the significance of the Sabbath for Jewish people and the need to avoid serious disruption to synagogue users.' A counter-protest, organised by pro-Israeli group Stop The Hate, will be taking place at the same time. The group also plans to hold an assembly in Oxford Circus.
The Independent
15-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Palestine supporters march through central London
Thousands of protesters have marched through central London in the latest show of support for Palestinians. A protest organised under the Palestine Coalition, including the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and Stop The War, gathered at 1pm in Piccadilly near Green Park station before marching to Whitehall for a rally in the sunshine. A smaller counter-protest, organised by the group Stop The Hate, waited in Coventry Street, near Piccadilly Circus. The groups were separated by barriers and a marked area protected by police as they passed. Pro-Palestine protesters marched holding signs and banners that read 'stop arming Israel' and 'open your eyes Keir, see what Israel is doing'. The Met Police had imposed conditions under the Public Order Act on both protests meaning participants of the pro-Palestine demonstration could not assemble before 12pm and the procession had to remain on the set route.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Palestine supporters march through central London
Thousands of protesters have marched through central London in the latest show of support for Palestinians. A protest organised under the Palestine Coalition, including the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and Stop The War, gathered at 1pm in Piccadilly near Green Park station before marching to Whitehall for a rally in the sunshine. A smaller counter-protest, organised by the group Stop The Hate, waited in Coventry Street, near Piccadilly Circus. The groups were separated by barriers and a marked area protected by police as they passed. Pro-Palestine protesters marched holding signs and banners that read 'stop arming Israel' and 'open your eyes Keir, see what Israel is doing'. The Met Police had imposed conditions under the Public Order Act on both protests meaning participants of the pro-Palestine demonstration could not assemble before 12pm and the procession had to remain on the set route.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
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- Yahoo
London protests LIVE: Hundreds of police deployed amid rival pro-Palestine and counter-demonstrations
Hundreds of police officers have been deployed in central London as a mass pro-Palestinian protest and a rival counter-demonstration take place on Saturday. Under the Palestine Coalition banner, 'tens of thousands' of protesters are expected to gather near Green Park station from midday, demanding an end to what they describe as "Israel's siege of Gaza". The march will set off via Haymarket at 1pm and conclude with a rally in Whitehall. Nearby, a counter-demonstration organised by the group Stop the Hate will assemble at Coventry Street, close to Piccadilly Circus, prompting the Metropolitan Police to impose conditions on both protests under the Public Order Act. Ben Jamal, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, said: 'The genocide in Gaza has not ended. It continues by other means - by blocking supplies which are essential to human life. Israel's desire to ethnically cleanse and colonise Gaza has not disappeared; it remains a clear and present danger, which is now evident in the West Bank also.' The demonstrations coincide with tens of thousands of football fans arriving in the capital ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup Final between Newcastle United and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium. Police will also oversee a separate demonstration starting at 3pm near the Royal Mint, protesting plans to build a new Chinese Embassy. The protest is organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China. 10:01 , Shaun Wilson Performing arts union Equity is also planning to join today's pro-Palestine march, with members from its north and south London branches Tomorrow 15 March, 11:30 we will be marching with @EquityUK @EquityNorthLdn membersjoining the National Demonstration @PSCupdates in solidarity with Palestine by the Diana Fountain in Green Park, a 3-minute walk from Green Park station in SW1A 1RD. — Equity London South Branch (@EquityLondonSth) March 14, 2025 08:51 , Shaun Wilson Friends of the Earth has tweeted in support of today's pro-Palestine march The Israeli government is again denying electricity, aid & water to the Palestine solidarity demo, London, Sat 15 March – demand justice and an end to collective 12pm, Piccadilly (Green Park). More info: — Friends of the Earth (@friends_earth) March 14, 2025 08:38 , Shaun Wilson A campaign group named Global Situation Awareness has shared a route map of today's protest on X #UK: Thousands expected for now monthly pro-Palestinian 'National Rally' march in #London 15March from #Piccadilly to #Whitehall. Previous march routes were not agreed + breached legal restraints resulting in arrests + clashes with police. Further incidents cannot be discounted — Global Situational Awareness (@GlobalSituAware) March 14, 2025 08:20 A protest is set to take place outside the Tesla centre in Park Royal, west London, urging people to boycott the car manufacturer over owner Elon Musk's political ties and work for the US government. Tesla has already faced a sharp drop in its share price this year, with growing competition from Chinese electric car makers and backlash over Musk's links to US President Donald Trump and far-right causes. Organisers are calling on Tesla owners to sell their cars and investors to offload their shares as part of the campaign. 08:18 , Sami Quadri Hundreds of police are ready to halt clashes as a mass pro-Palestinian protest and counter-demonstration takes place in central London. Under the Palestine Coalition banner, 'tens of thousands' are expected to assemble on Piccadilly, in the vicinity of Green Park Station, from midday on Saturday to demand an end to 'Israel's siege of Gaza'. They will set off at 1pm via Haymarket towards Whitehall where a rally will take place. A rival protest, organised by Stop the Hate, takes place in Coventry Street, just off of Piccadilly Circus. The Metropolitan Police have imposed conditions under the Public Order Act on both protests.
