’The victims are sending us their final messages’: Pro-Palestinian protesters march through London

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets of London on Saturday 14 October to protest Israel’s recent operations in Gaza. Thousands walked through the streets of the English capital the day after the Israeli army carried out military strikes and ground raids inside the Gaza Strip, in response to recent Hamas attacks. Ismail Patel, chair of Friends of Al-Aqsa, fought back tears as he told The Independent: “We have had contact with several people in Gaza who are simply lost for words. “Some have sent us their last messages. That is extremely painful.” The UN confirmed tens of thousands have already fled southern Palestine as Israeli ground troops prepare for the next stage of operations in Gaza. Watch more videos on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: