Thousands march in central London to mark 78th Nakba anniversary
Thousands of protesters marched in central London on Saturday to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, marking the displacement of approximately 800,000 Palestinians during the creation of Israel in 1948. The demonstration expressed solidarity with Palestinians and called for recognition of their rights. The event was organized by pro-Palestinian advocacy groups and drew participants from across the UK.
- ▪The Nakba refers to the forced displacement of 800,000 Palestinians during the 1948 creation of Israel.
- ▪The march took place in central London on 16 May 2026.
- ▪Protesters gathered to express solidarity with Palestinians and advocate for their rights.
- ▪The demonstration was organized by pro-Palestinian advocacy groups.
- ▪The event coincided with global commemorations of the 78th Nakba anniversary.
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