PRO-Palestine supporters chanting “death to the IDF” were arrested for blocking Tower Bridge – as the Gaza ceasefire deal appears to be holding.
Hundreds of thousands poured into the capital’s streets for another wave of protests – with police making several arrests following a number of scuffles.
Pro-Palestine protesters clashed with Israel-supporting campaigners on Saturday[/caption]
Hundreds of thousands poured out in support of Palestine[/caption]
It comes as tensions continue to flare between both groups, following the Manchester Synagogue terror attack last week and Donald Trump‘s Gaza ceasefire deal which came into force on Friday.
Pro-Palestine group Youth Demand said 16 of its members had been detained after blocking the iconic Tower Bridge on Saturday evening.
Police said they responded to the activists after they were reported to be “causing serious disruption” late on Saturday.
Our Fight, a small pro-Israel organisation, set up their counter-demonstration on Saturday – despite being dwarfed in numbers by the opposite side.
Scotland Yard said the made a “number of arrests” breaking up clashes between both groups.
Cops were seen escorting pro-Israel supporters, some donning Union Jack flags – but campaigners from both sides have faced arrests.
A steel ring was also thrown up by police at Waterloo Bridge for the Israel supporters, who chanted “losers” and declared pro-Palestine supporters were “animals”.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was also in attendance amid the huge swarm of pro-Palestine supporters.
Marchers were heard yelling “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”, “it’s not a crime to act against genocide” and “Starmer has blood on his hands, free Palestine”.
Counter protests on Saturday were also organised by pro-Israel group Stop The Hate at the junction of Aldwych and the Strand.
The Met Police has confirmed 14 people have been arrested – seven for breaching conditions under the Public Order Act while others were taken into custody for other offences.
Following the Gaza ceasefire scores of Gazans have returned home to war-ravaged neighbourhoods.
The remaining hostages are also expected to return by the end of this week following the IDF’s withdrawal from the beleaguered Gaza Strip.
Following the Manchester massacre on October 2 in which two people died, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made calls for restraint.
Under mounting pressure, Sir Keir urged protesters to “respect the grief of British Jews” following the horrific attack.
Pro-Palestine protesters also blocked Tower Bridge on the anniversary of the depraved October 7 attacks this week.
Protesters were heard chanting ‘death to the IDF’[/caption]
Protesters filled the streets of London[/caption]
They shut down the landmark while chanting “genocidal” phrases – before heading to Starmer’s residence for a demonstration.
Palestine Solidarity Campaign said half-a-million people turned out in support on their cause on Saturday.
The group said the current ceasefire is “not a viable path to ending decades of apartheid”.
The director for PSC said: “We share the huge relief of Palestinians that a ceasefire is now taking effect.
“However, we also know that Israel has violated every ceasefire agreement it has ever signed.”
Campaigners against anti-Semitism called for Saturday’s protests to be cancelled as they have no legitimate aim.
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – OCTOBER 11: Palestinian residents collect plastic and wood from the rubble of destroyed buildings and piles of debris to use as firewood due to fuel shortages following the implementation of the cease-fire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the “yellow zone,” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on October 11, 2025. Palestinians […][/caption]
Palestinians are returning to the ravaged Gaza Strip[/caption]
