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Thousands march in London in support of Palestinians
Thousands of people marched through central London on 10 October to show support for Palestinians.
The demonstration came near the third anniversary of the start of the war in Gaza and called on the UK government to stop supplying arms to Israel.
A ceasefire was declared a year earlier, but Israeli airstrikes have continued, and the overall death toll in Gaza has risen by 1,400 over the past year.
Attacks by Israeli settlers have also increased in the West Bank, where UN figures say Israeli forces and settlers killed 230 Palestinians in 2025.
Some organisations, including the UN, have said Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
The Metropolitan police said 20 people were arrested, including over alleged criminal damage and placards expressing support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation.
The march continued to Whitehall, where a rally was planned.
Thousands of people gathered in central London on 10 October 2026 for a march in support of Palestinians.
Demonstrators marched from the Embankment towards parliament, carrying Palestine flags and placards.
Protesters called on the UK government to stop supplying arms to Israel.
The Metropolitan Police said 20 people had been arrested, including over alleged criminal damage and other offences.
Organisers said 250,000 people were at the march by Saturday afternoon.
- Who
- Thousands of demonstrators; organisers said 250,000 people were at the march by Saturday afternoon.
- What
- A march in support of Palestinians, with protesters calling for the UK to stop supplying arms to Israel.
- When
- 10 October 2026; demonstrators gathered at midday.
- Where
- Central London, from the Embankment towards parliament.
- Why
- Demonstrators expressed support for Palestinians and called for an end to arms supplies to Israel.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Three years on, Israel’s atrocities in Gaza and the West Bank continue, and so does the solidarity of the British people. Louder, bigger and not going anywhere. Thank you all
I want to say to the millions of people in this country and indeed elsewhere who have been moved and outraged by the plight of the Palestinian people: we hear you, you were right
Demonstrators gathered on the Embankment and marched towards parliament.
A two-minute silence was held to reflect on lives lost in Gaza.
Organisers said 250,000 people were at the march.
- Arrests
- The Metropolitan Police said 20 people had been arrested.
- Organiser estimate
- 250,000 people at the march by Saturday afternoon.
- Route
- The Embankment towards parliament, central London.
- Date
- 10 October 2026
- Police conditions
- The Met said conditions were imposed to minimise the risk of serious disruption to communities.
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