LONDON (Palestine Foundation Information Center) Thousands are expected to join a powerful protest today Wednesday outside the UK Parliament, as the Palestinian Forum in Britain (PFB), Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), Stop the War Coalition (StW), Friends of Al-Aqsa (FOA), Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), and Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) unite to draw a red line over the UK’s inaction on Israel’s war on Gaza.
Under the banner “RED LINE FOR PALESTINE: Arms Embargo & Sanctions Now”, organizers are calling on supporters to wear red and surround Parliament in a bold display of unity and resistance. The demonstration begins at 11:30 AM (local time), sending an unmistakable message to UK leaders, enough is enough.
This protest comes amid devastating reports from Gaza, where over 54,000 Palestinians, including 15,000 children, have been killed since October 2023. Just yesterday, at least 27 civilians were shot dead while waiting for food in Rafah, Gaza, underscoring the critical failure to ensure safe humanitarian access.
The US-backed aid distribution in Gaza has shut down operations today, citing “security risks.” This follows widespread criticism over its ties to Israel and alleged downplaying of civilian casualties. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer admitted this week that the situation in Gaza is “getting worse by the day” but has yet to match these words with concrete actions.
Today’s protest demands include:
● A full UK arms embargo on Israel.
● Immediate sanctions on Israel for war crimes and genocide.
● Reinstatement of UK aid to UNRWA.
● Support for ICC investigations.
● An immediate and permanent ceasefire.
Organizers stress that Parliament must be held accountable, and that public silence at this moment amounts to complicity.
Visuals and participation:
Protesters are urged to wear red to mark the “Red Line” and carry Palestinian flags and signs. A large turnout is expected, with speeches from prominent activists, faith leaders, and community organizers.
