Israel-Gaza: London protesters take to streets in support of Palestine
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Israel-Gaza: London protesters take to streets in support of Palestine

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They called for the UK government to take “immediate action”, saying: “It must stop allowing Israel’s brutal violence against and oppression of the Palestinian people to go unpunished.” In London, videos showed protesters waved Palestinian flags and shouted “Free Palestine”, with others chanting “Israel is a terror state”. “All of this is illegal.” Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn told the crowds that international action provides “comfort and support” to those suffering in the conflict. End the siege of Gaza now.” Organisers of the London march said: “The bombardment of Gaza which is killing civilians including children is a war crime. “The UK government is complicit in these acts as long as it continues to offer Israel military, diplomatic and financial support.” Husam Zumlot, Palestinian ambassador to the UK, said: “This time is different.

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