Dozens of Israeli leftists gathered outside the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, urging the UK to stop arms sales to Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The protesters, organized by the group Jerusalem Free, displayed signs calling for an end to the war and condemning the violence that has led to the deaths of over 40,000 Palestinians.
Images of Palestinian children killed in the attacks were also held up, with one sign reading “No More Blood on British Hands.” The demonstration aimed to pressure British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to implement a total ban on arms exports to Israel, amidst reports of possible war crimes committed in Gaza.
Despite international condemnation and a UN Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire, Israel continues its offensive, leaving vast destruction and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The protesters demand immediate action to stop the violence and provide aid to those suffering in the conflict.