Pictures: Thousands gathered in London at the weekend calling for an end to strikes on Gaza

Protesters gathered in London this weekend calling on the British government to help support those living in Gaza and help end Israeli strikes on the area.

Since 8 July, 434 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli shells – most of them were civilians and many were children. Around 2,600 have been wounded.

During the same period, 18 Israeli soldiers and two civilians have been killed.

This came as David Cameron reiterated the UK government’s support for Israel.

Starting at Downing Street and moving to the Israeli Embassy in Kensington, the protest saw an estimated 15,000 people march in support of “justice and freedom” for Palestine.

Currently the scene in London at the moment… Why isn’t this all over the news? #GazaUnderAttackpic.twitter.com/73SP6FGTX7

— George Aylett (@georgeayl) July 19, 2014

Thousands of people in London gathered to protest strikes in Gaza. It’s time to stop the war and spread the peace. pic.twitter.com/jOqjFTIwi8

— Mahathir Peace Award (@TunMPeaceAward) July 21, 2014

This protest in #London for #Gaza is incredible. France please take note… pic.twitter.com/JnVONyNtIO

— Heather Khalifa (@HazarK92) July 19, 2014

While walking in London I got caught in the middle of this protest for Gaza! pic.twitter.com/DFiLrVykGx

— Hazoon quba (@hazoon2014) July 19, 2014

Today in London there was a Pro Genocide protest with attendees of approx 6000. These little ones counter argue #Gaza pic.twitter.com/ypILicRrC9

— Rachel Michelé Green (@MissRMGreen) July 20, 2014

#London stage has just announced an estimation of 100,000 protesters out in support of #Gaza, largest protest seen pic.twitter.com/IOWNruiwHW

— Noor (@kelo3adi) July 19, 2014

#London #London #londonstorm#protest#PrayForGaza#prayforpalestina#Gazapic.twitter.com/JjqmfGvPGY

— Ahmad أحمد (@AHashim_) July 19, 2014

London protest for #Gaza. Jews against Zionism #israel pic.twitter.com/Ytz8q92hTB

— STAND UP 4 PALESTINE (@IsraelWC1) July 19, 2014

Let’s see if BBC will cover this. London protest for Gaza. pic.twitter.com/fQVcPYFt8D

— P A L E S T I N E (@YoSoyDalia) July 19, 2014

 

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