Thousands of people rallied Saturday in London and other UK cities for pro-Palestinian protests, demanding “Freedom for Palestine” and denouncing Israel, amid police warnings that anyone showing support for the terror group Hamas could face arrest. In London, demonstrators massed near BBC News’ headquarters before an afternoon rally near Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Downing Street office and residence. Some held Palestinian flags and placards — bearing slogans including “Freedom for Palestine,” “End the massacre” and “Sanctions for Israel” — as they made their way towards the endpoint for planned speeches. A banned terrorist organization in Britain, its members — or those found guilty of inviting support for it — can be jailed for up to 14 years under UK law. Jeremy Corbyn, ex-leader of the main opposition Labour party — who was accused of allowing anti-Semitism to flourish during his four-year party tenure — addressed the London rally.

Source: The Times October 14, 2023 23:16 UTC