London Prepares for Hostage Release Protest Amid Gaza Conflict
Demonstrators march through London demanding release of Gaza hostages, following mass arrests. Protest to conclude at 10 Downing Street as police heighten security measures.
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As the conflict in Gaza continues to reverberate globally, London is once again gearing up for large-scale demonstrations. Protesters demanding the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza are set to march through central London this afternoon, concluding their rally outside the Prime Minister’s residence at 10 Downing Street.
This demonstration follows a tense day yesterday, during which British police arrested 474 individuals amid protests supporting a banned pro-Palestinian organization. Authorities remain vigilant as tensions in the city remain high.
Among the marchers will be Noga Guttman, cousin of Evyatar David, a 24-year-old Israeli hostage whose distressing video was released by Hamas last week. In the footage, David appeared emaciated and spoke of digging his own grave in a Gaza tunnel, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
The coalition behind the march, Stop the Hate, released a statement emphasizing the protest’s unifying message:
“We are united in one clear and urgent demand: the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. Regardless of our diverse political views, this is not a political issue, it is a human one.”
Police have increased security measures throughout the city in anticipation of the march, which is expected to draw thousands of participants from various communities united by the shared call to free hostages and end the suffering amid the ongoing war.