LONDON/STOCKHOLM

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Europe on Saturday in support of Palestine, protesting Israel's continued attacks on the Gaza Strip despite a ceasefire and calling on European governments to end arms sales to Israel.

In the UK, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in London's Russell Square before marching to Whitehall, which houses the Prime Minister's Office at 10 Downing Street and other key government buildings.

The national march was held in protest of what demonstrators described as Israel's ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people.

Protesters condemned Israel’s violations of the ceasefire in Gaza and criticized the British government for continuing arms exports to Israel.

Carrying Palestinian flags and placards, demonstrators chanted slogans against Israel and the UK government, urging British authorities, public institutions, and companies to withdraw support for Israel's actions, which they say violate international law.

British Members of Parliament Zarah Sultana and John McDonnell joined the march, along with British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu Sitta, who has worked in Gaza.

A small group of pro-Israel demonstrators staged a counter-protest along the march route, carrying Israeli and British flags and attempting to provoke the pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

Meanwhile, in Sweden, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the capital, Stockholm, to protest Israel's attacks on Gaza and its restrictions on humanitarian aid.

The protest, organized by several civil society groups, took place at Odenplan Square.

Demonstrators accused Israel of violating the ceasefire that came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025, by continuing airstrikes on Gaza and limiting the entry of humanitarian assistance.

The banners carried by protesters read: "Children are being killed in Gaza," "Schools and hospitals are being bombed," "Stop the attacks on Gaza," "End food restrictions," and "Israel must comply with the peace agreement."

The demonstrators called for an immediate end to Israel’s attacks and urged the Swedish government to halt arms sales to Israel.

Speaking to Anadolu, Swedish activist Lasse Adestedt said opposing injustice anywhere in the world is a moral responsibility.

Since the ceasefire took effect in early October, Israeli actions have killed 524 Palestinians and wounded 1,360 others, committing 1,450 violations, according to the Gaza media office on Saturday.