British Gov’t Tried to Stop Pro-Palestine March: 500k Came Out Instead

On October 28, London held its biggest-ever pro-Palestine march, with over a half million people taking to the streets in London in solidarity with Palestine.

Rania Khalek and Eugene Puryear spoke to Ismail Patel, Chair of Friends of Al-Aqsa, a few days before another weekend of major demonstrations for Palestine actions across the United Kingdom. Patel explains how despite increased repression, support for Palestine is rapidly growing across Europe.

“Despite the intimidation from the politicians, media, and the heavy-handed approach by the police – the public ignored that and have come out in the masses for Palestine, and not just in London…” –