Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather in central London on Saturday for a major demonstration marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba and calling for an end to ongoing violence in Gaza. The march is set to bring together campaign groups and members of the public demanding stronger political action in response to the situation in the region.

Organisers say the mobilisation is intended both to commemorate the displacement of Palestinians in 1948 and to pressure the UK government over its position regarding the ongoing genocidal war in Gaza. They argue that public authorities should take responsibility for their political and diplomatic stance as international concern continues to grow over civilian casualties and destruction.

The protest comes amid heightened attention on recent legal cases involving figures linked to previous demonstrations, including individuals associated with pro-Palestinian campaigning groups who were recently convicted over breaches of protest restrictions earlier this year. Organisers say the ruling has intensified debate around the right to protest in the context of the ongoing crisis.