Tens of thousands of people, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, gathered in London for a major march against anti-Semitism. The event, held a day after pro-Palestinian demonstrators called for a Gaza conflict ceasefire, witnessed notable attendees, including Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick, Security Minister Tom Tugendhat, and celebrities like Tracy-Ann Oberman, Rachel Riley, and Robert Rinder.

The marchers, led by Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, carried Israeli and Union flags, as well as placards with messages such as “Never Again Is Now” and “Zero Tolerance for Antisemites.” The release of a third group of hostages was confirmed during the event, as a temporary truce between Hamas and Israel continued.

Organisers dubbed the rally the largest anti-Semitism gathering in London since the Battle of Cable Street in 1936, referencing the massive demonstration that thwarted a march by Sir Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists through a Jewish-populated area.

Amid concerns about rising tensions linked to the Gaza conflict, Gideon Falter, Chief Executive of Campaign Against Antisemitism, highlighted that the rally emerged in response to weeks of pro-Palestinian protests, characterising the capital as a “no-go zone for Jews.” The march aimed to convey a powerful message against anti-Semitism and promote unity in the face of growing global concerns.