Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London following the recent ceasefire in Gaza. The event, organised by the Palestine Coalition, saw participants carrying flags and placards, with slogans calling for an end to arms sales to Israel and freedom for Palestinians. A small group of counter-protesters gathered nearby, leading to a brief altercation and several arrests by police. Speakers at the rally described the ceasefire as a fragile step and vowed to continue their advocacy until Palestinians achieve full freedom. The protest comes amid ongoing debate in the United Kingdom over protest laws and recent arrests related to pro-Palestinian activism.

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