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The organizers of the pro-Palestinian protest have scheduled a nationwide day of action for Saturday, in place of a large demonstration in downtown London.
Over 100 smaller rallies will be held in different locations throughout the UK as part of the direct action.
There will be a total of 10 events in London, with rallies taking place in Islington, Redbridge, and Tower Hamlets.
In recent weekends, there have been large gatherings of both protesters and counter-protesters in the capital city.
According to a representative from Stop The War Coalition, the upcoming Saturday will see rallies taking place in anticipation of a larger national demonstration the following Saturday.
She stated that various organizations across the nation are planning local protests and parades in preparation for the upcoming national demonstration scheduled for next Saturday.
The spokesperson also mentioned that the majority of the demonstrations will feature speakers, while a few will also involve marching.
She mentioned that many of them consist of representatives from different organizations who participate in the primary demonstrations, along with members of trade unions.
“Several events feature trade union representatives as speakers, while others involve marching, such as the event in Highbury.”
“We are currently walking to the office of Emily Thornberry, the Labour shadow attorney general, from Highbury and Islington station. However, some people are staying in one place, so it may vary.”
According to Ben Jamal, the director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the demonstrations were coordinated to demonstrate that everyday individuals are in favor of a ceasefire.
On Saturday, citizens throughout the UK will once again demonstrate their overwhelming support for a ceasefire, according to his statement.
They will demonstrate their support for Palestinians who are enduring indescribable suffering.
“They will also insist that the underlying reasons are not disregarded – Israel’s prolonged military control over Palestinian territories and its discriminatory treatment of Palestinians under an apartheid system.”
We call for fairness for the Palestinian population – their entitlement to choose their own path and to reside with liberty, security, and all basic human rights.
Our purpose is to uphold the right to protest while ensuring it is carried out within the boundaries of the law and with minimal disruption to the lives of other residents in London.
The Metropolitan Police announced that a substantial law enforcement effort has been arranged for the city this weekend.
They announced plans to focus on sending resources to places “with large Jewish or Muslim populations”, where they believe there is growing unease and anxiety due to recent events in the Middle East and their effects in London.
Interim Commander Karen Findlay, in charge of the operation, stated: “Although there is not one large protest planned for Saturday, our policing objectives remain consistent for all the local events scheduled to occur.”
Our goal is to uphold the right to protest while also ensuring that it is done within the confines of the law and causing minimal disturbance to the daily routines of other London residents.
“Our officers will promptly intervene if they witness any offenses being committed. I want to emphasize that there is absolutely no room for hate in London. Any hate crimes will not be accepted.”
Unfortunately, although most of the recent protesters have been peaceful, there are still individuals who have engaged in offensive chanting or displayed placards that go beyond political statements and become racially or religiously motivated offenses.
The British Transport Police have implemented Section 14a mandates to forbid demonstrations on Saturday at several major train stations in London.
The designated hours for orders will be from 10am to 11pm at Waterloo, Charing Cross, King’s Cross, London Bridge, Euston, Liverpool Street, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria, and St Pancras.
“We have been informed of multiple scheduled protests set to occur at various London train stations on Saturday, November 18,” stated Assistant Chief Constable Sean O’Callaghan.
“We acknowledge the right for individuals to peacefully protest, but if we anticipate that it may significantly disrupt railway operations, we are obligated to take action.”
The source is the Independent.
