Far-right protesters clash with police before demonstration in the British capital.
Hundreds of thousands have gathered in central London, marching in solidarity with Palestine and calling for a ceasefire in the conflict with Israel.
The “National March for Palestine” is the latest in a series of rallies in London showing support for Palestinians following the recent military actions in the Gaza Strip.
Former British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn and other high-profile figures participated in the rally, demanding an immediate ceasefire.
![Protesters holding placards and Palestinian flags take part in the 'National March For Palestine' in central London on November 11, 2023, calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. [HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/london-march-1699714259.jpeg?resize=770%2C513)
Right-wing counter-protesters arrested
Police arrested 82 people during a right-wing counter-protest opposing the pro-Palestinian rally. Tensions led to clashes and disruption near the Cenotaph war memorial and other areas of the city.
![Police officers detain a man in the street close to the ‘National March For Palestine’ in central London on November 11, 2023, as counter-protest groups are monitored by police close to the route of the main march. [JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/police-detention-london-1699714969.jpeg?resize=770%2C513)
London Mayor Sadiq Khan denounced the disorder and criticized the Home Secretary’s comments regarding pro-Palestinian marches, stating that such rhetoric makes the job of the police much harder.
![Members of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community hold placards as they take part in the ‘National March For Palestine’ in central London. [HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/judaism-1699716179.jpeg?resize=770%2C522)
