Key facts
- Hundreds of activists protested outside the Israeli embassy in London on Saturday.
- The rally was part of the international Red Ribbons Campaign.
- Protesters demanded the release of over 9,000 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
- The demonstration also protested Israel's war in Gaza.
- Concerns were raised about the treatment of Palestinian prisoners, including those held without charge.
Hundreds of activists gathered outside the Israeli embassy in London on Saturday as part of the international Red Ribbons Campaign. The demonstrators called for the release of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons and protested Israel’s war in Gaza.
Organizers stated that the campaign aims to draw attention to the more than 9,000 Palestinians currently in Israeli custody, a group that includes hundreds of children and medical workers. Protesters voiced concerns about the treatment of Palestinians detained by Israel, noting that some are held without charge or trial.
The rally specifically highlighted the case of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who has reportedly spent six months in solitary confinement after being detained by Israeli forces in Gaza. Human rights groups have previously raised concerns regarding the treatment of Palestinian prisoners, though Israel has rejected allegations of systematic abuse.