A Call for Justice: Over 125,000 March in London for Palestine
More than 125,000 people took to the streets of London in a historic demonstration to show solidarity with the Palestinian people.
The march, marking the 22nd national demonstration in support of Palestine, began at Park Lane and ended at Whitehall, delivering a resounding message to the British government: enough complicity—justice must prevail.
The event was jointly organised by the Palestinian Forum in Britain, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the Stop the War Coalition, the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Friends of Al-Aqsa, and the Muslim Association of Britain. Timed to coincide with the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, it came on the heels of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This highlighted Israel’s alleged war crimes and its role in perpetuating the suffering of Palestinians.
A Demand for Accountability
Protesters urged the British government to end its support for Israel’s ongoing violations of international law. They called for the UK to cut diplomatic, military, and economic ties with Israel and impose an arms embargo. These demands underscored Britain’s legal and moral obligations, including cooperating with the ICC to bring Israeli war criminals to justice.
Powerful Speeches, United Voices
The rally featured impassioned speeches from prominent figures. Labour MP Kim Johnson criticised the British government’s complicity and called for a transformative shift in foreign policy. Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn condemned Israel’s apartheid regime and the global failure to hold it accountable. Palestinian doctor Ahmed Makhalati shared harrowing testimonies from Gaza, emphasising the dire need for humanitarian intervention.
Actor and activist Khalid Abdalla framed the Palestinian struggle as part of a broader fight for justice, urging global solidarity. Celebrated actress Juliet Stevenson stressed the importance of collective action in achieving justice, while Halima Begum, CEO of Oxfam, highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian aid and a political resolution to the violence.
Exposing Hypocrisy and Defending Truth
Fares Amer, representing the Palestinian Forum in Britain, strongly criticised the British government for its double standards amid growing international efforts to hold Israeli officials accountable.
“While the ICC issues arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy parrots baseless Zionist propaganda, claiming ‘there are no journalists in Gaza.’ This falsehood is used to justify genocide. We stand with the courageous Palestinian journalists who risk their lives to expose Israel’s crimes to the world,” Amer declared.
Ibrahim Khadra, speaking on behalf of Gaza families, also challenged Lammy’s claims, pointing out that more than 200 journalists have been killed while reporting on the ground.
“Lammy’s statements are not only misleading but dangerous,” Khadra said. “They deny the existence of truth itself. Gaza is one of the most documented tragedies of our time, and the journalists risking their lives to tell its story are heroes. To deny their presence is to deny reality. These sacrifices must be honoured by anyone claiming to stand for truth and justice.”
Bearing Witness from Gaza
Dr Ahmed Makhalati, recently returned after years of treating victims in Gaza, highlighted the far-reaching consequences of Israel’s actions.
“As history has shown, crimes of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and brutal aggression cannot sustain an occupation,” Makhalati said.
The march demonstrated the growing momentum for justice and accountability, sending a clear message to governments worldwide: the time for silence and complicity is over.
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