US EditionTens of thousands join pro-Palestine protest in London for Nakba anniversary
- On May 17, 2025, tens of thousands gathered in London to commemorate the 77 years since the Nakba, the historic displacement of Palestinians in 1948.
- The demonstrations occurred amid ongoing Israeli military operations and a blockade in Gaza, which organizers linked to a continuation of violent ethnic cleansing and called for Palestinian rights.
- Protesters marched through central London carrying Palestinian flags and banners, chanting slogans like "Stop the genocide in Gaza" and demanding an end to Israel's attacks on Gaza.
- Organizers expressed sorrow and contemplation over the mass expulsion and displacement of more than three-quarters of a million Palestinians in 1948, emphasizing their continued entitlement to return, thereby connecting historical and ongoing issues.
- The protest highlighted international concern over the humanitarian crisis affecting over two million Palestinians under blockade and suggested ongoing risks of famine and further displacement.
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