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A police officer hands out leaflets reminding demonstrators to 'stay on the right side of the law'. AFP
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A pro-Palestine march sets off from London's Park Lane. Photo: Jess Hurd
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Thousands were marching to Whitehall on Saturday. Photo: Jess Hurd
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Protesters carry Palestinian flags. AP
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Protesters were calling for an end to the war in Gaza. AP
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Buses brought people from across the UK to London. AP
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The protests were largely peaceful, organisers said. AP
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Police officers keep an eye on protesters during a 'National March For Palestine'. AFP
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Demonstrators were also honouring the memory of reporters lost during the conflict. Photo: Jess Hurd
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A police officer hands out leaflets reminding demonstrators to 'stay on the right side of the law'. AFP
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A pro-Palestine march sets off from London's Park Lane. Photo: Jess Hurd
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Thousands were marching to Whitehall on Saturday. Photo: Jess Hurd
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Protesters carry Palestinian flags. AP
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Protesters were calling for an end to the war in Gaza. AP
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Buses brought people from across the UK to London. AP
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The protests were largely peaceful, organisers said. AP
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Police officers keep an eye on protesters during a 'National March For Palestine'. AFP
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Demonstrators were also honouring the memory of reporters lost during the conflict. Photo: Jess Hurd
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A police officer hands out leaflets reminding demonstrators to 'stay on the right side of the law'. AFP
Muslim women in London create a 'safe space' to rally for Palestine
The group has helped to bring British-Palestinian families back to the UK
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