Protest against the Israeli government's attacks on Gaza 24 November 2012, photo Paul Mattsson

Protest against the Israeli government’s attacks on Gaza 24 November 2012, photo Paul Mattsson   (Click to enlarge: opens in new window)

Over 10,000 people demonstrated and marched in London on Saturday 24 November to condemn the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.

The turnout was greater than expected, considering that a ceasefire was declared last Wednesday and there was continuous rain all day, but people turned out to make their views and anger heard.

Among the chants were: “One, two, three, four, occupation no more”; “End the seige of Gaza, end the siege now”; “Free, Free, Palestine”; and Socialist Party members added the chant: “No to war and occupation, Spend the money on education”.