Thousands have rallied in London’s Trafalgar Square for a pro-Israel event, commemorating 100 days since the October 7th attacks and calling for the release of all hostages in Gaza. The BBC has this report:
People gathered in Trafalgar Square carrying Israeli flags and holding pictures of some of the 105 people still believed to be being held.
A chant of “Bring them home now” was also heard. …
The London event coincides with a 24-hour rally being held in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
Speakers in London included Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who appeared remotely on a large screen and said that “this battle belongs to the whole free world”. …
People in the crowd told the BBC they were worried the hostages were being forgotten and that they felt compelled to attend and show support for Israel.
Speaking from a stage set up beneath Nelson’s Column, one organiser said he had “never been prouder to be Jewish”.
The audience also heard from Conservative peer Lord Pickles and Labour MP Christian Wakeford.
Lord Pickles said that Gaza could be rebuilt and peace brought to the Middle East, but that such a process could only begin if “we bring the hostages home”. …
The weeks following the October 7th attacks saw what the Metropolitan Police described as a “massive increase” in antisemitic incidents in London.
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Stop Press: Suela Braverman attended the rally and couldn’t help crying when hearing from relatives of the hostages. The Telegraph has more.
Stop Press 2: The BBC reported on the rally, but claimed it was to mark 100 days since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, not 100 days since the October 7th massacre.
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