Thousands demonstrate in central London for pro-Palestine rally

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators began marching through central London on October 10, 2026, just days after the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. The Daily Mail, AOL, and LBC all report that thousands gathered in the capital for the organised march. The Metropolitan Police stated that it anticipates between 7,000 and 10,000 demonstrators will attend the main event. [1][8][9]

The Daily Mail reported that the march was organised by the Palestine Coalition. According to the Daily Mail and AOL, police imposed conditions on both the pro-Palestinian march and a planned counter-protest. The Daily Mail noted that these restrictions were put in place to minimise the risk of serious disruption to local communities, while police also warned that anyone covering their face could face arrest. [1][8]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, roughly 100 student demonstrators previously gathered at Lincoln's Inn Fields in central London on October 7 to mark three years since the 2023 Hamas attack. During that earlier protest, the Metropolitan Police had similarly banned face masks and urged organisers to move the demonstration, though officials noted they could not legally ban it entirely. [15]

The latest London demonstration occurs alongside broader international activity and events marking three years since the October 7 attacks. The Times of Israel reported that victims of October 7 were honored at Ipanema Beach in Brazil, while the Jewish Telegraphic Agency noted that Europe has seen fragmented pro-Palestinian protests around the third anniversary. [7][10]