Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The event was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, with a significant police presence due to a counter-protest by the pro-Israel group Stop the Hate. Authorities reminded participants that supporting militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah is illegal in the UK. The event coincided with one of the busiest shopping days before Christmas, as police worked to ensure minimal disruption while balancing the rights of both groups to protest.