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‘The need for a ceasefire is more pressing than ever’
Vigils and protests staged across Britain in call for peace on the October 7 anniversary
A group of Muslim and Jewish women during a minute silence after lighting a candle an event at St Johns Church, central London, to remember those who have died or are displaced and missing since the October 7 attack, October 6, 2024

DEMONSTRATIONS, vigils and protests were staged across Britain to call for peace on the October 7 Hamas attack anniversary, which preceded the launch of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.

Calls for a ceasefire were made at events in communities, by international humanitarian groups and political leaders.

Students staged a national day of action demanding universities in Britain sever their ties with Israel.

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