UK leaders rally in solidarity with Israel, condemn indifference to Jewish threats
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Former UK home secretary Suella Braverman cried at a pro-Israel rally in London, calling for hostages from the Israel-Hamas conflict to be brought home.
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Around 25,000 people gathered in Trafalgar Square to condemn Hamas's invasion of Israel on Oct 7 that left over 1,400 dead.
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Speakers including Israeli President Isaac Herzog and UK envoy Lord Pickles expressed solidarity with Israel and condemned indifference to threats against Jews.
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The rally came a day after a pro-Palestine march in London where some appeared to celebrate Houthi attacks on ships.
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Israel is facing pressure over Gaza civilian casualties, with over 9,300 estimated killed, as it wages a major operation against Hamas.