More than 300 000 people joined the pro-Palestinian rally, according to police, but organisers claim a figure closer to 800 000. Tensions had built up ahead of the rally after interior minister Suella Braverman called them "hate marches" led by "mobs". LONDON – More than 300 000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London on Saturday, with police arresting over 120 people as they sought to stop far-right counter-protesters from ambushing the main rally. More than 300 000 join marchPolice said more than 300 000 people had joined the pro-Palestinian rally, while organisers put the figure at 800 000. About 21 000 people took part in a pro-Palestinian rally in Brussels on Saturday, and in Paris, left-wing lawmakers were among some 16 000 protesters who marched with pro-Palestinian banners and flags to call for a ceasefire.

Source: News 24 November 12, 2023 13:31 UTC