Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of London this weekend in a powerful demonstration against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with human rights icon Bianca Jagger at the forefront. The march, one of the largest pro-Palestine actions in recent months, saw impassioned calls for an immediate ceasefire and an end to what activists describe as "Western complicity" in the humanitarian crisis.
"Our Silence is Complicity"
Jagger, the renowned Nicaraguan-born activist and former wife of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, delivered a blistering speech condemning the international community's response to the conflict. "When children are being buried under rubble, neutrality is not an option," she declared to roaring applause. "Our silence makes us complicit in this genocide."
London Streets Turned Sea of Palestinian Flags
Eyewitnesses reported over 50,000 demonstrators winding through central London, with Palestinian flags and banners reading "Stop Arming Israel" dominating the visual landscape. The peaceful protest saw families, students, and veteran activists unite in what organizers called "a moral emergency response" to the escalating violence.
Key Demands of the March:
- Immediate ceasefire in Gaza
- End to UK arms sales to Israel
- International investigation into alleged war crimes
- Recognition of Palestinian statehood
The demonstration comes as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 30,000, with UN officials warning of imminent famine in the besieged territory. Metropolitan Police reported no major incidents during the largely peaceful protest, though tensions flared briefly near Downing Street.
