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| Thousands of protesters are expected to march in cities across the UK to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza. | Thousands of protesters are expected to march in cities across the UK to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza. |
| Police in London said they expected similar numbers to last week, when tens of thousands marched to urge an end to Israeli military strikes on Gaza. | Police in London said they expected similar numbers to last week, when tens of thousands marched to urge an end to Israeli military strikes on Gaza. |
| The Stop the War coalition said it hoped the event would be peaceful. Violence erupted among some protesters last week, resulting in 24 arrests. | The Stop the War coalition said it hoped the event would be peaceful. Violence erupted among some protesters last week, resulting in 24 arrests. |
| Protests are also due in Birmingham, Cardiff, Liverpool and Nottingham. | Protests are also due in Birmingham, Cardiff, Liverpool and Nottingham. |
| There will also be demonstrations in Norwich and Cambridge. | There will also be demonstrations in Norwich and Cambridge. |
| The events have been organised by Stop the War Coalition, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, British Muslim Association and other groups. | The events have been organised by Stop the War Coalition, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, British Muslim Association and other groups. |
| Protesters will rally in Trafalgar Square at 1400 GMT and a delegation will then deliver a letter to 10 Downing Street. | Protesters will rally in Trafalgar Square at 1400 GMT and a delegation will then deliver a letter to 10 Downing Street. |
| 'Lasting peace' | 'Lasting peace' |
| Andrew Burgin, spokesman for Stop the War said: "We are protesting today to have a full war crimes investigation into what has been done in Gaza." | Andrew Burgin, spokesman for Stop the War said: "We are protesting today to have a full war crimes investigation into what has been done in Gaza." |
| Health officials in Hamas-controlled Gaza say at least 1,105 Palestinians have been killed and 5,100 wounded since Israel launched an offensive on 27 December to end rocket attacks against its people. | Health officials in Hamas-controlled Gaza say at least 1,105 Palestinians have been killed and 5,100 wounded since Israel launched an offensive on 27 December to end rocket attacks against its people. |
| Last Saturday organisers said 100,000 turned out to demonstrate, with police claiming there were 20,000 marchers. UK PROTEST MARCHES Birmingham, 1200 GMT, Victoria SquareNottingham, 1030 GMT, Forest recreation groundCardiff, 1300 GMT, Nye Bevan Statue, Queen Street Liverpool, 1200 GMT, St Luke's Church class="" href="/1/hi/england/sussex/7835082.stm">Protesters raid arms factory | |
| After that protest some demonstrators hurled missiles and smashed windows near the Israeli Embassy on Kensington High Street. | After that protest some demonstrators hurled missiles and smashed windows near the Israeli Embassy on Kensington High Street. |
| There were confrontations as police tried to move demonstrators away from the gates of the Israeli embassy. | There were confrontations as police tried to move demonstrators away from the gates of the Israeli embassy. |
| One police officer was knocked unconscious and two others received facial injuries. | One police officer was knocked unconscious and two others received facial injuries. |
| But BBC correspondent Robert Hall said given the number of people involved, the protest had been largely peaceful. | But BBC correspondent Robert Hall said given the number of people involved, the protest had been largely peaceful. |
| On Friday, the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, held a special service of prayer and lament for the situation in Gaza. | On Friday, the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, held a special service of prayer and lament for the situation in Gaza. |
| He said: "It is high time that all people in the region recognised the right of the state of Israel to exist and the need for the creation of a viable Palestinian state. | He said: "It is high time that all people in the region recognised the right of the state of Israel to exist and the need for the creation of a viable Palestinian state. |
| "Therefore, the international community must redouble its efforts to bring about this reality and a lasting peace. We have all been guilty to ignore the danger signs over the last eight years." | "Therefore, the international community must redouble its efforts to bring about this reality and a lasting peace. We have all been guilty to ignore the danger signs over the last eight years." |
| Pro-Israel rallies were held in London and Manchester on Sunday. Organisers said they wanted people in Gaza and Israel to live in peace, but argued that Hamas must accept responsibility for the conflict. | Pro-Israel rallies were held in London and Manchester on Sunday. Organisers said they wanted people in Gaza and Israel to live in peace, but argued that Hamas must accept responsibility for the conflict. |