On Saturday, 17 May 2025, a significant pro-Palestine demonstration took place in London to mark the 77th anniversary of the Nakba. Attendance estimates varied considerably:
Organisers’ estimates: The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) anticipated around 100,000 attendees, but later claimed that the total number of demonstrators reached 500,000 on the day. Wikipedia+The Independent+The Jewish Chronicle+5
Metropolitan Police estimate: The Metropolitan Police suggested about 20,000 demonstrators showed up. The Independent
The march commenced at Embankment, proceeded across Westminster and Waterloo Bridges, and concluded near Downing Street. Participants called for an end to UK support for Israel and highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The demonstration was largely peaceful, with seven arrests reported by the Metropolitan Police, including six for suspected public order offences
