250,000 protestors march in London to commemorate Nakba Day — Saturday 16 May 2026Hundreds of thousands gathered in central London on Saturday to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, with organizers reporting a turnout of 250,000 people. The demonstration highlighted the 1948 displacement of roughly 750,000 Palestinians and the deaths of around 13,000 others during the establishment of the state of Israel. Marchers moved through the city in a coordinated show of solidarity, drawing attention to the historical roots of the ongoing conflict in the region. The event was backed by groups including the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Stop the War Coalition. It forms part of a sustained series of protests that began after October 2023 in response to Israel's military operations in Gaza. Participants carried banners and chanted messages that framed the current violence as a continuation of earlier displacements, urging governments worldwide to reconsider their diplomatic and military stances toward the conflict. From a global standpoint, the scale of the London march signals growing public pressure in Western capitals for accountability and a shift in policy. Similar demonstrations have taken place in other major cities, reflecting widespread concern over civilian casualties and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Observers note that sustained international attention could influence upcoming diplomatic efforts, aid deliveries, and debates at the United Nations on long-term resolutions for Palestinian statehood and regional stability.Watch the full video from Middle East Eye below.