Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The event occurred on a busy shopping day ahead of Christmas and was met with a counter-protest by the pro-Israel group Stop the Hate. The Metropolitan Police maintained a significant presence, warning against expressions of support for designated terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah. Organizers and police collaborated to minimize disruption during the marches.