London witnessed one of its largest anti-Israel protests on Saturday, as hundreds of thousands gathered to oppose former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate residents of Gaza. Demonstrators marched through the city before assembling outside the U.S. Embassy, where speakers, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, condemned Trump’s relocation plan.
Mass Protest Draws Arrests and Counterprotests
The protest, which featured banners reading “Trump, get your filthy hands off Gaza” and “Free Palestine, exist, resist, return”, was part of ongoing demonstrations against Israel and U.S. foreign policy.
London police confirmed multiple arrests, including:
• A man accused of performing a Nazi salute toward a smaller pro-Israel counterprotest.
• Individuals suspected of criminal damage, supporting a banned organization, and violating rally conditions.
The counterprotest, organized by the Stop The Hate group, took place at Grosvenor Road and Vauxhall Bridge, standing in opposition to the main demonstration.
This rally marks the 24th mass protest in London since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023.
Neturei Karta and Anti-Israel Demonstrators Speak Out
Among the demonstrators were members of Neturei Karta, a small ultra-Orthodox Jewish group known for its anti-Israel stance. They carried signs declaring:
• “Judaism condemns the State of Israel and its atrocities”
• “Stop Israel”
The protest culminated in speeches outside the U.S. Embassy, where speakers denounced Trump’s proposal to relocate 2 million Gazans while the region undergoes reconstruction.
Trump’s Gaza Relocation Plan Faces Global Opposition
In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly stated his intention to relocate Gaza’s population, dismissing resistance from Middle Eastern nations.
• Jordan and Egypt, along with other Arab states, have publicly rejected the plan.
• Despite this, Trump insists it will be implemented, citing discussions with regional leaders.
• Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi confirmed that Arab nations are working on a rehabilitation plan for Gaza without forced displacement.
Last week, Jordan’s King Abdullah II traveled to Washington, where he announced his country’s willingness to accept 2,000 critically ill Gazan children and their families for medical treatment.
