Rishi Sunak has been condemned for failing to thank the police who were targeted by far-right thugs as thousands of hooligans descended on London to disrupt Armistice Day commemorations.

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said she was "shocked" by the omission and it was "really important" prime minister thanked officers, who had missiles thrown at them in a series of violent clashes with demonstrators linked to the English Defence League and other right wings groups.

The Metropolitan Police condemned the "unacceptable violence" faced by officers and pointed to remarks made by Suella Braverman which helped "increase community tensions" and the violence that led to more than 100 far-right arrests.

Matt Twist, assistant commissioner for the Met Police, said a knife, baton and knuckle duster were among the weapons officers confiscated from groups of football hooligans.

It comes as Sir Keir Starmer made a fresh call for Rishi Sunak to sack Suella Braverman as he said few public figures "have done more recently to whip up division" than the Home Secretary.

Key Points'Shocking' Rishi Sunak did not thank police after Armistice Day march chaos'Deeply concerning extreme violence' against police by right-wing groups, says MetStarmer accuses Braverman of 'whipping up division' as he calls on PM to sack herPolice officers faced 'unacceptable violence' and people 'throwing missiles'126 far-right protesters arrested by Met PoliceMan in his 40s arrested after incident at Charing Cross Station14:31 , Maryam Zakir-HussainBritish Transport Police have arrested a man in his 40s for "racially aggravated public order offences" following an incident at Charing Cross Station on Saturday.

US does not want to see firefights in Gaza hospitals14:21 , Maryam Zakir-HussainStory continuesThe United States wants to avoid armed fighting inside hospitals in the Gaza Strip, which endangers the lives of civilians, and has conveyed its view to Israeli forces, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told CBS News on Sunday.

"The United States does not want to see firefights in hospitals where innocent people, patients receiving medical care, are caught in the crossfire and we've had active consultations with the Israeli Defense Forces on this," Sullivan told CBS News' "Face the Nation" program.

Israel's army said it was ready to evacuate babies from Gaza's largest hospital, but Palestinian officials said people were still trapped inside it, with two newborns dead and dozens at risk from a power outage amid intense fighting nearby.

Al-Shifa and other hospitals in northern Gaza, the focus of Israel's month-old war to wipe out Hamas and free hostages held by the militants, are barely able to care for patients.

More people are wounded daily by fierce Israeli bombardment.

Sullivan said that open-source information indicated that "Hamas is using hospitals as it uses many other civilian facilities, for command and control, for weapons storage, to house its fighters.

And this is a violation of the laws of war.

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citizens out of Gaza.

"The gate has been open and closed.

The lists have included Americans some days and not other days.

But the bottom line is, today the gate is open.

We are moving American citizens and their families members out," he said.

Police release images following incident at Waterloo on Saturday13:56 , Maryam Zakir-HussainBritish Transport Police have released images following an incident at Waterloo Station on Saturday.

Do you recognise any of these individuals?Officers are releasing this series of images following a racially aggravated altercation at Waterloo Station yesterday, 11 November.

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com/jZy60XU7iF- British Transport Police (@BTP) November 12, 2023The blunt truth is that Suella Braverman has next to no chance of becoming Tory leader13:43 , Maryam Zakir-HussainIf Rishi Sunak is holding back from ridding himself of his troublesome home secretary because he fears boosting her leadership campaign, he shouldn't, John Rentoul writes:It was a mistake for Rishi Sunak to have appointed Suella Braverman as home secretary in the first place, said Gavin Barwell, Theresa May's former chief of staff.

Indeed, so said The Independent, in its editorial at the time.

Although it depends on your definition of "mistake".

As George Osborne, another former player turned commentator, often says, the first rule in politics is to know how to count.

Sunak understood that he needed to cut some deals to get his hands on the levers of power.

One of those deals was with Braverman, who could deliver a small but significant group of Tory MPs, the rump of the once-feared European Research Group of Eurosceptics, which she had chaired.

Suella Braverman has next to no chance of becoming Tory leader | John RentoulShapps refuses to say if Braverman will still be home secretary next week: 'A week is a long time in politics'13:25 , Maryam Zakir-HussainGrant Shapps has refused to say if Suella Braverman will still be home secretary next week amid growing calls for her to be sacked.

The defence secretary said "a week is a long time in politics" and he would "never make predictions about these things" as it was a matter for the prime minister.

His refusal to back Ms Braverman comes as she faces mounting pressure to quit having been accused of inciting a mob of far-right protesters to descend on London and attack police on Armistice Day.

Grant Shapps refuses to say if Braverman will still be home secretary next weekThe two-minute silence of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters was done to make a point13:10 , Maryam Zakir-HussainPolice put the number of pro-Palestine protesters in London at 300,000 while organisers claimed more than 500,000 had taken part, writes Tom Watling:As the hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered from the US embassy, back across Vauxhall Bridge and all the way to Buckingham Palace just after 3pm on Saturday, a hush fell.

A cacophony of chants subsided as demonstrators were asked to use Armistice Day to remember the thousands who have died in Gaza over the past five weeks, many of whom are children.

Husam Zumlot, the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, told those gathered that the march was "a reminder that it is only once the guns fall silent that peace can be achieved".

"Today we remember those who lost their lives in war and we remember those who are still falling today," he said.

The two-minute silence of pro-Palestinian protesters was done to make a point'From the river to the sea': Why a 6-word phrase sparks fury and passion over the Israel-Hamas war12:55 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain"From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free," pro-Palestinian activists from London to Rome and Washington chanted in the volatile aftermath of Israel's bloodiest day.

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But like so much of the Mideast conflict, what the phrase means depends on who is telling the story - and which audience is hearing it.

'From the river to the sea': Why a 6-word phrase sparks fury and passionBeatings, threats at gunpoint and fleeing in terror: Inside the most aggressive West Bank land grab in 50 years12:40 , Maryam Zakir-HussainBel Trew visits villages in the occupied West Bank and hears harrowing tales of settler violence in which Palestinian families describe being forced from their homes - in what human rights groups say is the single biggest land grab since Israel captured the region in 1967:The man in Israeli military uniform sliced off Mohamed's clothes with a knife, urinated on him, and then, after relentlessly beating him, tried to rape him with a stick.

He details the assault that took place in the village of Wadi al-Siq, about 20 miles northeast of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank.

Mohamed Mattar, 46, a Palestinian activist and humanitarian, had come to this Bedouin community to assist 30 Palestinian families that lived there.

They appealed for help as attacks by Israeli settlers across the occupied West Bank had surged and become dangerously violent in the aftermath of Hamas's brutal attack in southern Israel on 7 October.

Inside the most aggressive West Bank land grab in more than 50 yearsGaza's Al Ahli Hospital 'runs out of blood'12:24 , Maryam Zakir-HussainBritish Palestinian Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta said Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza has "run out of blood".

Posting online from Gaza, he said: "We have run out of blood at Al Ahli hosital.

Our wounded are dieing after surgery because we cant transfuse them.

"We have run out of blood at Al Ahli hosital.

Our wounded are dieing after surgery because we cant transfuse them- Ghassan Abu Sitta (@GhassanAbuSitt1) November 12, 2023Watch: King Charles lays wreath at Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday11:58 , Maryam Zakir-HussainFar-right protesters throw missiles at police as dozens arrested at pro-Palestine march counter rallies11:47 , Maryam Zakir-HussainFar-right activists launched missiles in a series of violent clashes with police after vowing to "defend" the Cenotaph as hundreds of thousands joined a pro-Palestine protest on Armistice Day.

The Metropolitan Police condemned the "unacceptable violence" faced by its officers as more than 90 counter-protesters were detained in mass arrests to prevent a breach of the peace after they attempted to target the rally.

Nationalist groups and football fans engaged in a series of violent confrontations across the capital, throwing beer cans and vapes and charging at officers, although the two minutes' silence passed undisturbed at the Cenotaph.

Far-right groups clash with police amid counter rallies to pro-Palestine march'Shocking' Rishi Sunak did not thank police after Armistice Day march chaos11:19 , Maryam Zakir-HussainRishi Sunak has been condemned for failing to thank the police who were targeted by far-right thugs as thousands of hooligans descended on London to disrupt Armistice Day commemorations.

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said she was "shocked" by the omission and it was "really important" prime minister thanked officers, who had missiles thrown at them in a series of violent clashes with demonstrators linked to the English Defence League and other right wings groups.

The Metropolitan Police condemned the "unacceptable violence" faced by officers and pointed to remarks made by Suella Braverman which helped "increase community tensions" and the violence that led to more than 100 far-right arrests.

'Extraordinary' Rishi Sunak did not thank police after Armistice Day chaosKing Charles III lays wreath on Cenotaph11:14 , Maryam Zakir-HussainWearing the uniform of The Marshal of the Royal Air Force with greatcoat, poppy and sword, Charles laid a wreath similar to the one produced for King George VI.

The wreath features 41 open style poppy petals made from bonded fabric, hard-wearing paper.

It is mounted on an arrangement of black leaves - traditional for sovereign's wreaths - of 27-inch diameter ribbon and bow using the colours from The King's racing silk - scarlet, purple and gold, Buckingham Palace said.

In pictures: King, prime minister and Braverman at Remembrance Day11:06 , Maryam Zakir-HussainRemebrance Sunday: Crowds gather in the rain to pay respects10:59 , Maryam Zakir-HussainMembers of the Royal Navy are stationed outside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building on Whitehall, and a band from His Majesty's Royal Marines Portsmouth has played for the crowd.

A group of Royal British Legion trustees is standing at the front of a large group of people, stretching back down Whitehall, who are due to walk past the Cenotaph later on during the Remembrance Day service.

Members of the Gurkha Brigade Association are among those gathered behind them.

A couple of people in the crowds lining Whitehall told the BBC they had been there since 8am.

(via REUTERS)In pictures: Thousands gather for Remembrance Day10:55 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain (via REUTERS) (via REUTERS)10:38 , Maryam Zakir-HussainWatch live as King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday ceremony at CenotaphHumza Yousaf says Braverman's position as home secretary is 'untenable'10:28 , Maryam Zakir-HussainScottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has called for Suella Braverman to be sacked and not allowed to resign.

Speaking to journalists as he arrived at Remembrance Day commemorations in Edinburgh, the First Minister accused the Home Secretary of "fanning the flames of division".

Mr Yousaf said: "The result of that, of course, is, as we saw, individuals on the far right actively attacking the police.

"I'm afraid that the Home Secretary's position, in my view, is untenable.

"She should not even be allowed to resign, she should just be sacked by the Prime Minister because no Home Secretary should be fanning the flames of division - quite the opposite.

"The Independent has launched a brand new WhatsApp Channel, bringing you the latest breaking news, Premium news analysis from our award-winning journalists and an evening news briefing with the day's top headlines.

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Suella Braverman posts on Remembrance Day10:08 , Maryam Zakir-HussainSuella Braverman said she would be paying her respects to "our fallen heroes" today at the Cenotaph.

The home secretary posted on X: "This morning I will be attending the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, paying my respects to our fallen heroes.

"We must honour them and the veterans who survive for the sacrifices they made so that we may live safe and free.

"Ms Braverman did not make any mention of the far-right clashes with police on Armistice Day, which the likes of Sir Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper have attributed to the home secretary's incendiary rhetoric leading up to the pro-Palestine march on Saturday.

This morning I will be attending the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, paying my respects to our fallen heroes.

We must honour them and the veterans who survive for the sacrifices they made so that we may live safe and free.

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com/ewBpyEvc5z- Suella Braverman MP (@SuellaBraverman) November 12, 2023King Charles to lead Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph after day of protests09:59 , Maryam Zakir-HussainThe King will be leading a moving Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph as the nation honours those who died in conflict on Sunday.

People across the UK will hold a two-minute silence at 11am, as Charles leads the country at the central London memorial in commemorating the end of the First World War and other conflicts involving British and Commonwealth forces.

Wreaths will be laid by members of the royal family, senior politicians and dignitaries at the Whitehall memorial, where a major policing operation remains in place after 126 arrests - mostly far-right counter-protesters - as a pro-Palestinian march was held on Armistice Day.

King Charles to lead Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph after day of protestsSuella Braverman 'demeans her office by whipping up divisions', Keir Starmer warns09:50 , Maryam Zakir-HussainSir Keir Starmer has accused Suella Braverman of "whipping up division" and "sowing the seeds of hatred and distrust" ahead of Armistice Day commemorations that saw far-right thugs clash with police.

The Labour leader accused Ms Braverman of "demeaning the office" of home secretary by accusing police of bias for allowing the pro-Palestine march through London to go ahead, and piled fresh pressure on Rishi Sunak to sack her.

He joined a slew of senior Tories, as well as London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf who blamed Ms Braverman for stoking tensions that led to far-right protesters target police.

Archie Mitchell reports:Suella Braverman 'demeans her office by whipping up divisions', Keir Starmer warnsGrant Shapps says Braverman had 'nothing to do with' far-right clashes happening09:29 , Maryam Zakir-HussainDefence Secretary Grant Shapps has pushed back against suggestions Suella Braverman emboldened far-right protesters who caused trouble in London on Armistice Day, saying it had "nothing to do with" her inflammatory article.

He told Sky News' Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips programme: "It is the case that some people just turned up determined - by the way, nothing to do with what the Home Secretary said in terms of having already said they would be here doing these things - to disrupt things here at the Cenotaph.

"He also said: "This counter-protest was already going to happen.

" (Victoria Jones/PA Wire)Yvette Cooper 'shocked' Sunak did not thank police after Armistice Day chaos09:20 , Maryam Zakir-HussainYvette Cooper said she was "shocked" that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak did not thank the police for their handling of Armistice Day protests in his statement, particularly after Home Secretary Suella Braverman's "appalling and unprecedented attack" on police.

Labour's shadow home secretary told Sky News' Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips: "I was just shocked that there wasn't a word of thanks for the police in there, in the statement.

"We saw police under attack, having missiles thrown at them and having to deal with people who were trying to climb over fences, climbing onto walls to try and get to the Cenotaph.

The police made sure that they didn't.

And we should thank them for that.

"This comes when the Home Secretary launched this really appalling and unprecedented attack on the police, on both their operational independence and also on their impartiality.

I've never seen any Home Secretary do what Suella Braverman did.

And there's good reason for that - the events that we saw yesterday, around the Armistice, those are the reasons why no Home Secretary has ever done anything like this before.

It was irresponsible.

"So, I think especially in that context it's really important for the Prime Minister to thank the police for what they've done.

"'No home secretary has ever done this before'- Yvette Cooper slams Braverman09:10 , Maryam Zakir-HussainSuella Braverman cannot stay in her job, but the Home Secretary's fate is now up to the Prime Minister, Yvette Cooper has said.

The shadow home secretary told Sky News' Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips: "Suella Braverman decided to launch an unprecedented attack on the impartiality of the police and also to deliberately inflame tensions in the run-up to remembrance weekend.

"No home secretary has ever done that before.

Her job is supposed to be to support the police and to work with the police, and also to calm community tensions.

She did the opposite, and she did the opposite in a really damaging and irresponsible way.

"Pressed about whether the Home Secretary should resign, Ms Cooper said: "I don't see how she can continue to do this job, she does not have the credibility or the authority to do the serious job of Home Secretary.

"She added: "I think this is a matter for Rishi Sunak, I think he needs to deal with this.

"I think he appointed her and he needs to do something about it, because otherwise all that he shows is he is weak, he doesn't care about policing and he doesn't care about the security of our country.

"Who are the far-right groups caught in violent clashes at Remembrance Day rallies?08:56 , Maryam Zakir-HussainFar-right supporters and football hooligans have been involved in violent clashes with police that saw dozens of arrests amid fraught clashes at pro-Palestine counter rallies on Saturday.

Missiles and a metal crowd-control barrier were thrown at police as counter-demonstrators stormed officers trying to control crowds at a Remembrance event at the Cenotaph on Saturday afternoon.

And a man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a weapon during earlier skirmishes in Chinatown where English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson was seen leading a crowd of far-right activists.

Who are the far-right groups caught in scuffles with police at Remembrance rallies?Police slam 'intense debate' for fuelling right-wing thugs08:41 , Maryam Zakir-HussainPolice condemned the "extreme violence" in London on Saturday after far-right thugs hijacked Armistice Day and clashed violently with officers, leading to over a hundred arrests.

The force said nine officers were injured preventing an "intoxicated, aggressive and confrontational" crowd from storming the Cenotaph, after a week of "intense debate about protest and policing".

Matt Twist, assistant commissioner for the Met Police, added that a knife, baton and knuckle duster were among the weapons officers confiscated from groups of football hooligans.

The Met confirmed that 126 people were arrested throughout the day.

Today's policing operation is now drawing to a close.

Officers worked tirelessly to keep London safe, making at least 126 arrests in the face of significant violence.

Sadly, nine officers were injured.

Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist's statement gives an overview of events.

- Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 11, 202308:20 , Maryam Zakir-HussainLive: Displaced Palestinians continue fleeing northern Gaza to southStarmer accuses Braverman of 'whipping up division' as he calls on PM to sack her08:10 , Maryam Zakir-HussainSir Keir said few public figures "have done more recently to whip up division" than the Home Secretary as the Labour leader called for Rishi Sunak to sack Suella Braverman,In a comment piece in the Sunday Telegraph, Sir Keir wrote: "The Home Secretary and the Prime Minister's treatment of the police and protestors alike this week - coming just a few days after she shamefully described homelessness as 'a lifestyle choice' - betray a total lack of respect for this country's values and its principles.

"Few people in public life have done more recently to whip up division, set the British people against one another and sow the seeds of hatred and distrust than Suella Braverman.

In doing so, she demeans her office.

"Sir Keir said some among the pro-Palestinian demonstrators incited violence, glorified Hamas or called for Israel's destruction and "should be dealt with firmly by the law".

But he said blanket calls to cancel the rallies and Government attempts to brand protesters they do not agree with as extremists are "a sign of ministers' cowardice".

(PA Wire)Sadiq Khan joins call for Sunak to sack Braverman07:54 , Maryam Zakir-HussainMayor of London Sadiq Khan has followed Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in calling for Rishi Sunak to sack Home Secretary Suella Braverman for stoking tensions ahead of Armistice Day.

Pressure mounted on Ms Braverman following scenes of far-right violence towards officers on Saturday after she branded pro-Palestinian protesters "hate marchers" and accused the police of bias for letting the rally go ahead.

Dozens of far-right protesters were arrested, including many trying to confront those participating in the march which Mr Sunak and Ms Braverman had urged police to ban.

Mr Khan said it was "disturbing" to see the violence towards police and if the Prime Minister does not sack Ms Braverman, "he's too weak or agrees with her".

"Sadly, these scenes were predictable after a week of efforts from some to stoke tension," Mr Khan wrote in the Sunday Mirror.

"They were a direct result of the Home Secretary's words and behaviour.

""If Suella Braverman had any honour she would resign - and if not, Rishi Sunak should sack her.

"Beatings, threats at gunpoint and fleeing in terror: Inside the most aggressive West Bank land grab in 50 years07:45 , Maryam Zakir-HussainBel Trew visits villages in the occupied West Bank and hears harrowing tales of settler violence in which Palestinian families describe being forced from their homes - in what human rights groups say is the single biggest land grab since Israel captured the region in 1967:The man in Israeli military uniform sliced off Mohamed's clothes with a knife, urinated on him, and then, after relentlessly beating him, tried to rape him with a stick.

He details the assault that took place in the village of Wadi al-Siq, about 20 miles northeast of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank.

Mohamed Mattar, 46, a Palestinian activist and humanitarian, had come to this Bedouin community to assist 30 Palestinian families that lived there.

They appealed for help as attacks by Israeli settlers across the occupied West Bank had surged and become dangerously violent in the aftermath of Hamas's brutal attack in southern Israel on 7 October.

Inside the most aggressive West Bank land grab in more than 50 years07:30 , Maryam Zakir-HussainPro-Palestine protesters surround Michael Gove in Victoria StationThe two-minute silence of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters was done to make a point07:15 , Maryam Zakir-HussainAs the hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered from the US embassy, back across Vauxhall Bridge and all the way to Buckingham Palace just after 3pm on Saturday, a hush fell.

A cacophony of chants subsided as demonstrators were asked to use Armistice Day to remember the thousands who have died in Gaza over the past five weeks, many of whom are children.

Husam Zumlot, the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, told those gathered that the march was "a reminder that it is only once the guns fall silent that peace can be achieved".

"Today we remember those who lost their lives in war and we remember those who are still falling today," he said.

The two-minute silence of pro-Palestinian protesters was done to make a pointThousands to march in Paris against antisemitism07:00 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarTens and thousands of people are expected to march today in Paris against antisemitism amid a surge in antisemitic incidents across France.

Over 3,000 police and gendarmes will be deployed in Paris to maintain security at the "great civic march", said interior minister Gerald Darmanin.

President Emmanuel Macron on the eve of the march condemned the "unbearable resurgence of unbridled antisemitism" in the country.

"A France where our Jewish citizens are afraid is not France," he wrote in a letter published in Le Parisien.

"A France where French people are afraid because of their religion or their origin is not France.

"He added that Sunday's "great civic march" should show France as "united behind its values, its universalism".

However, the president said he would attend the march only "in my heart and in my thoughts".

Far-right groups clash with police and throw projectiles in London06:30 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarFootage shows far-right protesters clashing with police in Westminster as hundreds of thousands joined a pro-Palestine march in London on Saturday 11 November.

A crowd of people, described by the Metropolitan Police as "counter-protestors", were also seen clashing with officers and throwing projectiles on Saturday afternoon.

More here.

Far-right groups clash with police and throw projectiles during disorder in LondonNetanyahu rejects calls for ceasefire, says battle will continue with 'full force'06:00 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarPrime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel's battle to crush Hamas militants in Gaza will continue with "full force.

"A ceasefire would be possible only if all 239 hostages held by the militants in Gaza were released, Mr Netanyahu said in a televised address.

He insisted that Gaza would be demilitarised after the war and Israel would retain security control of the Strip.

"The war against (Hamas) is advancing with full force, and it has one goal, to win.

There is no alternative to victory," the prime minister said.

More than 11,070 Palestinians, two-thirds of them women and minors, have been killed since the war began, according to the health ministry in Gaza.

About 2,700 people have been reported missing and are thought to be possibly trapped or dead under the rubble.

At least 1,200 people have been killed in Israel, mainly in the initial Hamas attack, Israeli officials said.

Israeli forces fired on people leaving Al Shifa hospital05:30 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarPeople fleeing the besieged Al Shifa hospital in Gaza were shot at by Israeli forces, Doctors Without Borders claimed on Saturday.

"At the time of writing, our staff are witnessing people being shot at as they attempt to flee the Al-Shifa hospital," the non-profit wrote.

"MSF urgently reiterates its calls to stop the attacks against hospitals, for an immediate ceasefire and for the protection of medical facilities, medical staff and patients.

"The World Health Organisation said it has lost communication with its staff inside the hospital, which is operating without electricity and has run out of fuel.

MedGlobal said its doctors and patients were trapped inside Al Shifa due to intense sniper fire even during the four-hour ceasefire window.

"Our staff are risking their lives to protect their patients, continuing to serve despite the grief of losing their own families and communities.

The least the world can do is ensure their safe evacuation," said MedGlobal's president Dr Zaher Sahloul.

Israel's military has said they were in contact with local authorities in Gaza and was working with Al Shifa to evacuate patients.

"We are in contact with local authorities in Gaza, with the manager and others and assisting them and informing them where they can go in order to evacuate from the area, and we are also trying to coordinate the safe removal and transport of the remaining patients that are in the hospital," Israeli military spokesman Jonathan Conricus told CNN on Sunday.

Watch: Aerials of huge pro-Palestine march in London05:00 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarWatch an aerial view over central London as a large pro-Palestine march takes place on Saturday 11 November.

Police were braced for hundreds of thousands of people descending on the capital for what is expected to be one of the largest political marches in British history on Remembrance Day.

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Watch: Aerials of huge pro-Palestine march in London on Remembrance DayPro-Palestinian protesters shut down NYC's Grand Central Station04:30 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarThousands of pro-Palestinian protesters briefly shut down New York's Grand Central Station on Friday night as they called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The demonstrators carrying "Free Palestine" and "End the genocide" banners assembled at Colombus Circle at around 5pm before marching through Manhattan's Midtown district, bringing traffic to a standstill.

The group then surrounded the New York Times building near Times Square, smearing the entrance with fake red paint to resemble blood, before making their way to Grand Central Station.

Bevan Hurley reports.

Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down NYC's Grand Central StationIsrael says it struck 'terror targets' in Syria04:00 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarThe Israeli Defence Force said its fighter jets have carried out strikes on "terror infrastructure sites in Syria".

The strikes were carried out in response to rockets fired several hours ago from Syria toward the Golan Heights.

"A short while ago, in response to the attack toward the Golan Heights yesterday, IDF fighter jets struck terror infrastructure sites in Syria," Israel's military posted on Telegram.

WHO says it lost contact with staff in Al Shifa as besieged hospital runs out of power03:30 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarThe World Health Organisation said it has lost communication with its contacts in Al Shifa hospital in northern Gaza, and expressed "grave concerns" for the safety of everyone.

The spokesperson for the Gaza health ministry said that operations in Al Shifa hospital complex, the largest in the Palestinian enclave, were suspended on Saturday after it ran out of fuel.

Doctors Without Borders said the hospital didn't have electricity, which put the lives of babies and injured adults at risk.

"We have premature babies who need incubators, we have patients in the ICU who need respirators, we have over 600 patients that need medical care," it wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The silence of pro-Palestinian protesters was done to make a point03:00 , Tara CobhamAs the hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered from the US embassy, back across Vauxhall Bridge and all the way to Buckingham Palace just after 3pm on Saturday, a hush fell.

A cacophony of chants subsided as demonstrators were asked to use Armistice Day to remember the thousands who have died in Gaza over the past five weeks, many of whom are children.

Husam Zumlot, the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, told those gathered that the march was "a reminder that it is only once the guns fall silent that peace can be achieved".

Tom Watling reports:The two-minute silence of pro-Palestinian protesters was done to make a pointFar-right protesters throw missiles at police as dozens arrested02:00 , Tara CobhamFar-right activists launched missiles in a series of violent clashes with police after vowing to "defend" the Cenotaph as hundreds of thousands joined a pro-Palestine protest on Armistice Day.

The Metropolitan Police condemned the "unacceptable violence" faced by its officers as more than 90 counter-protesters were detained in mass arrests to prevent a breach of the peace after they attempted to target the rally.

Nationalist groups and football fans engaged in a series of violent confrontations across the capital, throwing beer cans and vapes and charging at officers, although the two minutes' silence passed undisturbed at the Cenotaph.

Amy-Clare Martin, Crime Correspondent reports:Far-right groups clash with police amid counter rallies to pro-Palestine marchWatch: Pro-Palestine protesters surround Michael Gove shouting 'shame on you!'01:00 , Tara CobhamA group of pro-Palestine protesters surrounded Michael Gove shouting "shame on you!" as he was heading into Victoria Station after the Cenotaph ceremony on Saturday 11 November.

In footage posted on X, the Levelling up secretary was seen walking through the station entrance as Palestinian flags were waved around him and demonstrators called "free Palestine".

Tension across the capital was on the rise after far-right groups clashed with police in London on the same day that around 300.

000 protesters gathered to call for a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas.

Francesca Casonato reports:Pro-Palestine protesters surround Michael Gove in Victoria StationFar-right thugs shame Braverman at Cenotaph in violent clashes with police00:00 , Archie Mitchell, Political CorrespondentRishi Sunak is facing massive pressure to sack Suella Braverman after her "hate" jibe at pro-Palestinian demonstrators blew up in her face.

The mass rally of around 300,000 people in London passed off without a single arrest while more than 90 far-right thugs who turned up to confront them were detained by police after a series of violent clashes.

The home secretary has been accused of inciting the violence by claiming police were biased against right-wing protesters in their refusal to ban the pro-Palestine march.

Far-right thugs shame Braverman at Cenotaph in violent clashes with policeMet Police wants to identify people in series of imagesSaturday 11 November 2023 23:10 , Tara CobhamThe Metropolitan Police has released a series of images of people they are looking to identify following Saturday's pro-Palestinian demonstration.

The force said it is investigating some of the people in the photos in relation to hate crimes.

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com/7JzXWlF6gi- Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 11, 2023Boris Johnson denounces antisemitism by some on pro-Palestinian marchSaturday 11 November 2023 22:30 , Tara CobhamBoris Johnson has denounced antisemitism displayed by some on the pro-Palestinian march.

Without mentioning cases of far-right violence on Armistice Day, the former prime minister said on social media site X: "Almost 80 years after the end of the Second World War it is shocking to hear nakedly anti-Semitic chants on the streets of London today.

"There are people who plainly want to ignore the Hamas massacre of October 7.

They want to wipe Israel off the map.

That is what they were chanting for today.

They must not and will not succeed.

"I thank the police for all their efforts to keep people safe - but we must all do more, because an ancient hatred is rising again in Europe.

It must be stamped out.

"Almost 80 years after the end of the Second World War it is shocking to hear nakedly anti-Semitic chants on the streets of London today.

There are people who plainly want to ignore the Hamas massacre of October 7.

They want to wipe Israel off the map.

That is what they were.

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- Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 11, 2023British Transport Police arrest eight peopleSaturday 11 November 2023 22:15 , Tara CobhamBritish Transport Police arrested eight people amid the pro-Palestine protests and counter-protests held across the UK on Saturday.

In a statement posted on X, it said seven arrests have been made in London and one more in Glasgow.

We arrested 8 people today in connection with our proactive policing operation to keep all those travelling on the rail network and at stations safe7 arrested in London1 arrest in GlasgowThank you to the public for their patience.

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com/sDj3dCltIo- British Transport Police (@BTP) November 11, 2023The silence of pro-Palestinian protesters was done to make a pointSaturday 11 November 2023 22:00 , Tara CobhamAs the hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered from the US embassy, back across Vauxhall Bridge and all the way to Buckingham Palace just after 3pm on Saturday, a hush fell.

A cacophony of chants subsided as demonstrators were asked to use Armistice Day to remember the thousands who have died in Gaza over the past five weeks, many of whom are children.

Husam Zumlot, the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, told those gathered that the march was "a reminder that it is only once the guns fall silent that peace can be achieved".

Tom Watling reports:The two-minute silence of pro-Palestinian protesters was done to make a pointPremature babies die as Gaza's al-Shifa hospital loses powerSaturday 11 November 2023 21:45 , Tara CobhamAt least two babies have died in Gaza's largest hospital as a result of downed electricity, as Israel continues to allegedly bombard the al-Shifa hospital, multiple sources said on Saturday.

"As a result of the lack of electricity, we can report that the neonatal intensive care unit has stopped working.

Two premature infants have died, and there is a real risk to the lives of 37 other premature infants," Physicians for Human Rights Israel said in a statement, describing the al-Shifa hospital as "besieged.

""The picture we are now seeing at Shifa is no longer of a humanitarian catastrophe - it is a collective death sentence," the Israeli's doctors group added.

Josh Marcus reports:Babies die as Gaza's al-Shifa hospital loses power amid alleged IDF attacksMet arrest 126 in London so farSaturday 11 November 2023 21:30 , Tara CobhamThe Metropolitan Police's Assistant Commissioner said 126 people had been arrested in London so far as he praised the efforts of the force at the pro-Palestine march on Saturday.

In a statement, Matt Twist said: "There are many officers still deployed across central London responding to any outbreaks of disorder and ensuring key sites are protected ahead of tomorrow's remembrance events.

"Many more are working in custody suites dealing with the 126 people who have been arrested so far.

"I am extremely proud of what our officers have achieved in challenging circumstances, including the many officers who came from across the country to help us keep London safe.

"Counter-protesters and police in Parliament Square in central London, during pro-Palestinian protest march (PA)Met recognises 'significant impact' of antisemitic hate crime for London's JewsSaturday 11 November 2023 21:15 , Tara CobhamThe Metropolitan Police's Assistant Commissioner has said that while the physical violence committed by far-right groups was not seen among pro-Palestine protestors at the march on Saturday, the force recognises the impact of antisemitic hate crime as "just as significant" for London's Jewish communities.

In a statement, Matt Twist said: "While the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) march did not see the sort of physical violence carried out by the right wing, we know that for London's Jewish communities whose fears and concerns we absolutely recognise, the impact of hate crime and in particular anti-Semitic offences is just as significant.

"At the end of the PSC march, we once again saw breakaway groups behaving in an intimidating manner.

"Officers intercepted a group of 150 who were wearing face coverings and firing fireworks.

Arrests were made after some of the fireworks struck officers in the face.

"There were also a number of serious offences identified in relation to hate crime and possible support for proscribed organisations during the protest that we are actively investigating.

"Locating and intercepting suspects in a crowd of the size we saw today will always be challenging, but we were further limited in our ability to do so due to the number of officers we had to deploy, from early in the day, in response to violence from the right wing groups in central London.

"We will soon publish images of some of those we suspect have committed these offences and as we have shown in recent weeks, we will pursue all available lines of enquiry to identify suspects and take action even after the conclusion of protests.

"Nine police officers injured in clashes with far-right groups, says MetSaturday 11 November 2023 21:00 , Tara CobhamNine police officers have been injured in central London, including two requiring hospital treatment, in violent clashes with far-right groups at the Pro-Palestine march, Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said.

In a statement, Matt Twist said: "Thanks to the considerable efforts of our officers, who put themselves in harm's way, nobody was able to reach the Cenotaph, which was protected at all times.

"Nine officers were injured during the day, two requiring hospital treatment with a fractured elbow and a suspected dislocated hip.

Those officers were injured on Whitehall as they prevented a violent crowd getting to the Cenotaph while a remembrance service was taking place.

"Police Officers clash with rival supporters as protesters walk past the Cenotaph on Whitehall during a pro-Palestine march (PA)'Deeply concerning extreme violence' against police by right-groups, says MetSaturday 11 November 2023 20:50 , Tara CobhamThe "extreme violence" perpetrated by right-wing groups against officers at the pro-Palestine march on Saturday has been described as "extraordinary and deeply concerning" by the Metropolitan Police's Assistant Commissioner.

In a statement, Matt Twist said: "This operation took place in unique circumstances, against a backdrop of conflict in the Middle East, on Armistice Day and following a week of intense debate about protest and policing.

These all combined to increase community tensions.

"The extreme violence from the right-wing protestors towards the police today was extraordinary and deeply concerning.

"They arrived early, stating they were there to protect monuments, but some were already intoxicated, aggressive and clearly looking for confrontation.

"Abuse was directed at officers protecting the Cenotaph, including chants of 'you're not English any more'.

"This group were largely football hooligans from across the UK and spent most of the day attacking or threatening officers who were seeking to prevent them being able to confront the main march.

"Many in these groups were stopped and searched and weapons including a knife, a baton and knuckleduster were found as well as class A drugs.

"Counter-protesters clash with police in Parliament Square in central London, during pro-Palestinian protest march on Saturday (PA)Medics at Gaza's largest hospital make 'last desperate call' for helpSaturday 11 November 2023 20:30 , Bel Trew, Chief International CorrespondentPatients are trapped in Gaza's largest hospital, where the last generator ran out of fuel killing a premature baby, as medics issued a "last desperate call" for help, saying those who tried to flee were shot and ferocious battles raged between Israeli forces and Hamas militants.

Mohamed Abu Selima, the director of al-Shifa hospital said the sprawling medical complex - believed to be sheltering tens of thousands of wounded and displaced people - was now "completely isolated from the world" as wards plunged into darkness, and medical devices had stopped, when generators fuel ran out on Friday.

At least one of the 37 premature babies in the special care baby unit died because of the outages.

The rest were being kept alive by medical staff who been performing manual artificial respiration on some of them for three consecutive hours.

Medics at Gaza hospital make call for help as premature babies at risk of deathCooper condemns violence as she blames Braverman for 'inflaming tensions'Saturday 11 November 2023 20:15 , Tara CobhamLabour's shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper condemned scenes of far-right violence and antisemitic hate during Armistice Day as she blamed home secretary Suella Braverman for "inflaming tensions and undermining the police".

In a statement, she said: "Today we have seen disgraceful scenes of far-right violence against police officers, and attempts to disrupt Armistice events, on a day when we pay our respect to all those who fought and died to protect our freedoms.

"We have also seen appalling cases of antisemitic hate, intimidation, and support for terrorist groups like Hamas, which must be unequivocally condemned.

"Both violence and hate crimes must face the full force of the law.

"Officers worked in tough circumstances today and we thank each of them.

We wish any officers injured a speedy recovery.

The impact of our words and actions is great, and it is the responsibility of all of us to strive for peace and unity over fear and division.

"Suella Braverman was warned repeatedly of the dangers of inflaming tensions and undermining the police.

A Home Secretary that doesn't take seriously the security of our streets is only allowed to remain in a government that has lost all sense of governing.

Britain is better than Rishi Sunak and his Cabinet.

"Former Scottish minister booed as pro-Palestinian activists rallySaturday 11 November 2023 20:00 , Tara CobhamScotland's former justice secretary was booed by pro-Palestinian activists at a rally in Glasgow after saying Israel has a right to "defend itself against terrorism".

Keith Brown, who served in the position under Nicola Sturgeon, spoke at the event on Saturday in front of a large crowd at the city's Buchanan Street steps.

The rally - which also saw an emotional speech from an eight-year-old Palestinian girl - coincided with others in Scotland's cities, including in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee, as well as a highly publicised march in London.

Craig Paton reports:Former Scottish minister booed as pro-Palestinian activists rally'No better way to honour Armistice Day than to call for ceasefire in Gaza', says protestorSaturday 11 November 2023 19:45 , Tara CobhamAn engineer who attended the pro-Palestinian marches in Park Lane, Westminster, described the protests as being "no better way" to honour Armistice Day.

Inayat Bunglawala, 54, from Luton, said the marches were appropriate, despite some being against the demonstration taking place on the same day as Armistice.

Speaking amid the crowds on Bressenden Place, Mr Bunglawala said: "Armistice Day is meant to commemorate the end of the First World War and the ceasefire that came along with it to end the bloodshed.

I think there is no better way to honour Armistice Day than to call for an end to the current bloodshed in Gaza.

"The network engineer described the crowds as "colossal" and said people were "deeply respectful of Armistice Day", despite the marches being described as a "hate march" by Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

"I saw a colossal crowd coming out with ordinary members of the public and families," he said.

"I'm really happy that a huge crowd has come out.

Despite all the intimidatory rhetoric from the Home Secretary, the Prime Minister, other ministers.

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People have still come out to exercise their democratic rights.

"Hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in central London on Saturday (Reuters)Sadiq Khan pays tribute to police as he condemns violence at marchSaturday 11 November 2023 19:34 , Tara CobhamMayor of London Sadiq Khan paid tribute to police for handling Armistice Day protests as he condemned cases of far-right violence and "hate and racism" at the pro-Palestinian march.

In a statement, he said: "I'd like to pay tribute to the Met police who have dealt with a very difficult day with exceptional professionalism.

The overwhelming majority of people who used their democratic right to protest on the streets of London today did so peacefully.

"Sadly however, we have seen far-right thugs attacking the police and some who have used the pro-Palestinian protest to spread hate and racism, including antisemitism.

This is unacceptable - as is attempting to intimidate politicians.

"The far right have clearly been encouraged and emboldened by what they have heard this week, including from senior politicians like the Home Secretary.

I hope everyone takes the time to reflect on the impact their words and actions can have on others.

"The Met have my full support in taking action, without fear or favour, against those who broke the law.

I continue to support them in taking a zero-tolerance approach against anyone found committing violent offences or spreading hate.

"Met Police detain 150 pro-Palestinian protestorsSaturday 11 November 2023 19:33 , Tara CobhamThe Metropolitan Police said officers have detained around 150 people from the pro-Palestinian demonstration in Grosvenor Place.

A statement posted on the social media site X, said: "Officers have detained a breakaway group of around 150 people from the pro-Palestinian demonstration in Grosvenor Place.

"The group were firing fireworks and many are wearing face coverings.

"Officers are using their Section 60 and 60AA powers to detain and search those involved.

"Officers have detained a breakaway group of around 150 people from the pro-Palestinian demonstration in Grosvenor Place.

The group were firing fireworks and many are wearing face coverings.

Officers are using their Section 60 and 60AA powers to detain and search those involved.

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com/4P1yzpFQcD- Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 11, 2023Campaign Against Antisemitism says Met Chief is "failing" Britain's JewsSaturday 11 November 2023 19:31 , Tara CobhamThe Campaign Against Antisemitism said Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is "failing" Britain's Jews and has "serious questions to answer" about why the march was allowed to take place.

"Many others, who may not be shouting genocidal chants or wearing Hamas headbands or holding signs comparing Israel to Nazis or prominent minority politicians to coconuts, are knowingly and readily marching alongside them.

They are just as complicit.

"Naturally, the Jewish community is terrified.

We are aware of Jewish families being targeted on their way out of synagogue and have received multiple reports of police having to escort congregants away in groups for their own safety.

The placards today bore slogans and imagery that would not have looked out of place in Nazi Germany.

Islamist extremists, the far-left and the far-right were out on the streets, all on one day.

What a day to be a Jew in London.

"While we welcome the more significant number of arrests this week, the overall policing policy in relation to these demonstrations is woeful.

This march should never have been allowed to go ahead, and Sir Mark Rowley has serious questions to answer.

Perhaps he should do so to Britain's Jews, whom he is failing.

"Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley talking to his officers before the arrival of the pro-Palestinian protest at the US embassy in Vauxhall on Saturday (PA)In pictures: Counter-protesters clash with police in central London after marchSaturday 11 November 2023 19:30 , Tara CobhamCounter-protesters clash with police on Whitehall in central London, after a pro-Palestinian protest march (Victoria Jones/PA Wire)A counter-protester is detained police in Parliament Square in central London, after a pro-Palestinian protest march (Victoria Jones/PA Wire)Counter-protesters clash with police on Whitehall in central London, after a pro-Palestinian protest march (Victoria Jones/PA Wire)Seven arrests in Glasgow in relation to protests over Israel-Hamas conflictSaturday 11 November 2023 19:15 , Tara CobhamPolice Scotland said five men and two women had been arrested in Glasgow in relation to protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

A spokesperson said: "There were a number of demonstrations throughout Scotland today in relation to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

"In total there were seven arrests, five men and two women, made in separate incidents linked to the demonstrations, all in Glasgow city centre.

"The pro-Palestine rally took place on Glasgow's Buchanan Street (PA Wire)Met Police announce dispersal order in central LondonSaturday 11 November 2023 19:00 , Amy-Clare Martin, Crime CorrespondentPolice have announced extra measures allowing them to disperse any groups behaving antisocially in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea.

They also have additional powers to search people for weapons and remove face coverings.

Posting on X, the force said: "Superintendent May-Robinson has authorised a S35 Dispersal Order in the Boroughs of the City of Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.

"This gives officers powers to disperse anti social behaviour as well as powers under S60 & S60AA to search for weapons & remove face coverings.

"Superintendent May-Robinson has authorised a S35 Dispersal Order in the Boroughs of the City of Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.

This gives officers powers to disperse anti social behaviour as well as powers under S60 & S60AA to search for weapons & remove face coverings.

- Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 11, 2023Protestors surround Michael Gove chanting 'shame on you'Saturday 11 November 2023 18:51 , Tara CobhamPro-Palestinian protestors surrounded Michael Gove chanting "shame on you!" as he arrived at Victoria Station on Saturday afternoon.

In footage posted on X, the levelling up secretary can be seen walking through a central London street as Palestinian flags are waved around him and demonstrators call "free Palestine".

Prime Minister condemns 'violent, wholly unacceptable scenes' at marchSaturday 11 November 2023 18:32 , Tara CobhamThe Prime Minister has condemned the "violent, wholly unacceptable scenes" from far-right groups and "Hamas sympathisers" at the pro-Palestine march on Saturday.

Describing their actions as "despicable", Rishi Sunak said that "all criminality must be met with the full and swift force of the law".

In a statement posted on X, he said: "I condemn the violent, wholly unacceptable scenes we have seen today from the EDL and associated groups and Hamas sympathisers attending the National March for Palestine.

The despicable actions of a minority of people undermine those who have chosen to express their views peacefully.

"Remembrance weekend is a time for us to come together as a nation and remember those who fought and died for our freedoms.

What we have seen today does not defend the honour of our Armed Forces, but utterly disrespects them.

"That is true for EDL thugs attacking police officers and trespassing on the Cenotaph, and it is true for those singing antisemitic chants and brandishing pro-Hamas signs and clothing on today's protest.

The fear and intimidation the Jewish Community have experienced over the weekend is deplorable.

"All criminality must be met with the full and swift force of the law.

That is what I told the Met Police Commissioner on Wednesday, that is what they are accountable for and that is what I expect.

"I will be meeting the Met Police Commissioner in the coming days.

"Remembrance weekend is a time for us to come together as a nation and remember those who fought and died for our freedoms.

The unacceptable scenes today disrespect their memory.

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com/vVyqSB7oi2- Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) November 11, 2023Palestinian flag wrapped around First World War memorialSaturday 11 November 2023 18:30 , Amy-Clare Martin, Crime CorrespondentA Palestinian flag was wrapped around a First World War memorial near London's Wellington Arch.

The statue commemorating those in the Machine Gun Corps was seen with the flag hanging from its waist.

Protesters were later seen climbing the statue, with one holding a megaphone and shouting: "Free, free Palestine".

Hundreds gathered around the Wellington Arch as the pro-Palestine march filed past and there was a heavy police presence in the area.

Met 'looking' for group following claims of antisemitic chantingSaturday 11 November 2023 18:15 , Tara CobhamThe Metropolitan Police are "actively looking" for a group following claims of antisemitic chanting heard at the pro-Palestine protest.

Commenting on footage posted on social media, the force said: "Officers are actively looking for these individuals and will take proactive action when they are identified.

"Footage shows intentisty of clashes between police and far-right groupsSaturday 11 November 2023 18:00 , Tara CobhamFootage shows the intensity of the clashes that broke out between police and far-right groups in central London on Saturday.

In one video posted on X, a counter-protestor appears to hurl a beer can at officers on Whitehall.

Far-right arrests as biggest pro-Palestine demonstrations take placeSaturday 11 November 2023 17:55 , Tara CobhamFar-right groups clashed with police in London on the same day that hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered across the capital, calling for a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas.

Expected to be the biggest demonstration in a single day over the Israel-Palestine conflict to date, the pro-Palestine march began at midday, shortly after an Armistice Day service at the Cenotaph.

Ahead of the demonstration, scuffles broke out between police and far-right "counter-protesters" opposing the march in a number of locations across the capital, including in Chinatown and Westminster.

Officers arrested dozens of counter-protesters in Tachbrook Street, Pimlico, "to prevent a breach of the peace" on Saturday afternoon.

Hebe Campbell reports:Far-right counter protesters arrested at pro-Palestine demonstrationPro-Palestine demonstrators and counter-protestors clash by CenotaphSaturday 11 November 2023 17:49 , Tara CobhamA group of pro-Palestine demonstrators have walked past the Cenotaph in London, and a small number remain there.

They are clashing verbally with a small group of counter-protesters while a group of around 10 police officers, who have asked the counter-protesters to move on, stand by the monument.

Former shadow chancellor McDonnell urges Starmer to back calls for ceasefireSaturday 11 November 2023 17:45 , Tara CobhamFormer shadow chancellor John McDonnell has urged Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to back calls for a ceasefire.

On the march in Vauxhall, he said: "It's a huge turnout.

It's one of the biggest demonstrations we've seen in this country and it's for a simple message that we need a ceasefire now.

"In every other conflict there's been eventually a ceasefire - we need it immediately because the scale of loss of life, particularly of innocent civilians and children is unacceptable.

"Now that Macron has come out for a ceasefire we're hoping the UK Government now will swing behind that.

We're certainly hoping Keir Starmer will.

"Police urge pro-Palestinian protesters to go home after speeches concludeSaturday 11 November 2023 17:30 , Amy-Clare Martin, Crime CorrespondentThe Metropolitan Police is calling for pro-Palestinian protesters to go home after speeches at the US embassy in Nine Elms have ended.

The force said the event must end at 5pm in a raft of measures pre-agreed with organisers.

The force said: "Speeches at the pro-Palestinian march in Nine Elms have now ended.

"Officers are encouraging people to make their way home but due to the number of participants, the area is likely to remain busy for some time.

"Speeches at the pro-Palestinian march in Nine Elms have now ended.

Officers are encouraging people to make their way home but due to the number of participants, the area is likely to remain busy for some time.

- Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 11, 2023Who are the far-right groups caught in violent scuffles with police?Saturday 11 November 2023 17:30 , Tara CobhamFar-right supporters and football hooligans have been involved in violent clashes with police that saw dozens of arrests amid fraught clashes at pro-Palestine counter rallies on Saturday.

Missiles and a metal crowd-control barrier were thrown at police as counter-demonstrators stormed officers trying to control crowds at a Remembrance event at the Cenotaph on Saturday afternoon.

And a man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a weapon during earlier skirmishes in Chinatown where English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson was seen leading a crowd of far-right activists.

Amy-Clare Martin, Crime Correspondent reports:Who are the far-right groups caught in scuffles with police at Remembrance rallies?Police looking for woman claimed to have 'antisemitic sign' at marchSaturday 11 November 2023 17:27 , Tara CobhamPolice are looking for a woman following claims she was holding a "blatantly antisemitic sign" at the Pro-Palestine march in central London on Saturday.

Commenting on a video posted on X, the Metropolitan Police said: "Officers are actively looking for these individuals and will take proactive action when they are identified.

"Pro-Palestinian protesters staging sit-in at Waterloo Station have now dispersedSaturday 11 November 2023 17:24 , Tara CobhamPro-Palestinian protesters staging a sit-in at Waterloo Station have now dispersed.

The British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were urging people to disperse after an order was put in place prohibiting trespassory assembly at a number of London train stations.

BTP said in an initial post on X: "Following engagement with protest liaison officers, protesters are refusing to leave Waterloo Station as agreed.

Therefore we are moving to arrest phase.

"BTP said in a later post: "As we moved to our arrest phase in Waterloo Station, protesters began to disperse.

No arrests were made.

"The station is clear now, and passengers are able to use the station as normal.

"Protesters earlier staged a brief sit-in at Victoria Station.

As we moved to our arrest phase in Waterloo Station, protesters began to disperse.

No arrests were made.

The station is clear now, and passengers are able to use the station as normal.

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com/3VHUM03q6k- British Transport Police (@BTP) November 11, 2023Public order police face 'challenging, volatile' situationSaturday 11 November 2023 17:20 , Amy-Clare Martin, Crime CorrespondentThe Police Federation of England and Wales has paid tribute to the work of public order officers amid a major pro-Palestine protest and repeated clashes with counter protesters.

National Chair Steve Hartshorn said: "Today's events have spotlighted policing throughout a challenging, volatile, situation.

The amount of operational planning leading up to the event, and the hard work of highly skilled, public order-trained police officers on the frontline, making decisions in the face of unpredictability, truly is impressive.

"We will continue to support all members before, during and after delivering policing operations, including ensuring they have access to the best equipment, conditions and remuneration as they carry out this immensely physically demanding work, working incredibly long shifts, to keep the public as safe as possible.

"Counter-protesters clash with police in Parliament Square in central London (PA)Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down NYC's Grand Central StationSaturday 11 November 2023 17:15 , Tara CobhamThousands of pro-Palestinian protesters briefly shut down New York's Grand Central Station on Friday night as they called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The demonstrators carrying "Free Palestine" and "End the genocide" banners assembled at Colombus Circle at around 5pm before marching through Manhattan's Midtown district, bringing traffic to a standstill.

The group then surrounded the New York Times building near Times Square, smearing the entrance with fake red paint to resemble blood, before making their way to Grand Central Station.

Bevan Hurley reports:Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down NYC's Grand Central StationHundreds gather for pro-Palestinian march in West BelfastSaturday 11 November 2023 17:05 , Tara CobhamHundreds of people have gathered for a pro-Palestinian march at Dunville Park in West Belfast.

A giant Palestinian flag was laid out on the grass in the park.

It came as thousands of people marched through London as part of another pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Organisers ask crowds to peacefully disperse after speeches endSaturday 11 November 2023 17:02 , Tara CobhamThe speeches have ended in Nine Elms and organisers have asked the crowds to peacefully disperse.

Protesters were urged to not leave alone for safety reasons.

Further fireworks were set off as people started to disperse.

Organiser twice asks protesters to not set off fireworksSaturday 11 November 2023 17:00 , Tara CobhamProtesters in London have been twice asked to not set off fireworks by an organiser of the event.

"Please stop throwing fireworks", the pro-Palestinian crowd congregating at the end of the march in Nine Elms was told after one went off.

A second was set off soon after, and a man then said: "We just made the announcement about fireworks, it's genuinely about safety, please consider the people around you.

"Met is 'actively looking' for pair appearing to wear Hamas headbands at marchSaturday 11 November 2023 16:58 , Tara CobhamThe Metropolitan Police has said it is "actively looking" for two people who appeared to be wearing Hamas headbands at the Pro-Palestine march in central London on Saturday.

The force commented on a post on X of a photo of the pair: "Officers are actively looking for these individuals and will take proactive action when they are identified.

"'Only march of hate I've seen recently is far-right,' says Corbyn in second speechSaturday 11 November 2023 16:52 , Tara CobhamFormer Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is delivering a second speech to the pro-Palestine protesters - this time from a stage at the end of the march in Nine Elms.

He was introduced as "the people's prime minister" and some people chanted "oh Jeremy Corbyn".

He said: "They said we shouldn't be marching on Remembrance weekend.

Well I simply say this, we march in memory of all those who died in all wars, in all conflicts.

"Criticising the Prime Minister and Home Secretary, he added: "The only march of hate I've seen recently is the far-right trying to divide our communities.

"Former leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn is escorted to the stage during a protest in London on Saturday in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza (REUTERS)'Over 800,000 Pro-Palestinian protestors in London', says organiserSaturday 11 November 2023 16:49 , Tara CobhamOrganisers of the Pro-Palestinian march in London have said the latest estimate is that "more than 800,000" people have taken to the streets.

A woman using a speaker system from the stage the end of the march in Nine Elms said: "There are more than 800,000 of us here today and that number may be as high as one million.

Making this the second largest march in British history.

"Saturday 11 November 2023 16:45 , Maryam Zakir-HussainWatch live: Aerials of huge pro-Palestine march in London on Remembrance DaySunak and Braverman 'should be ashamed,' Corbyn saysSaturday 11 November 2023 16:30 , Maryam Zakir-HussainFormer Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said "on Armistice Day, we say ceasefire now" as he delivered a speech to pro-Palestinian protesters from atop a fire engine near Vauxhall.

"But it's also a global movement of people like ourselves, young, old, black, white, Christian, Muslim, Jew, Hindu, Buddhist, no particular religion, people from all walks of life marching together to try and bring justice for the people of Palestine.

And I've just got news that a very effective demonstration in Australia has prevented a ship from travelling to Israel taking (arms there).

"Far-right launch missiles in clashes with police as dozens arrested at counter rallies to pro-Palestine marchSaturday 11 November 2023 16:15 , Maryam Zakir-HussainFar-right activists have launched missiles in violent clashes with police with dozens arrested in London after two-minutes' silence passed undisturbed on Armistice Day.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed 82 far right counter-protesters have been arrested near a pub along the pro-Palestine march route to prevent a breach of the peace.

A spokesman said: "They're part of a large group of counter protestors we have been monitoring who have tried to reach the main protest march.

We will continue to take action to avoid the disorder that would likely take place if that happened.

"Our crime correspondent Amy-Clare Martin reports:Far-right groups clash with police amid counter rallies to pro-Palestine marchWatch: Hundreds of thousands of protesters gather in London to call for ceasefire in GazaSaturday 11 November 2023 16:01 , Maryam Zakir-HussainPolice officers faced 'unacceptable violence' and people 'throwing missiles'Saturday 11 November 2023 15:50 , Maryam Zakir-HussainThe Met Police said officers have faced "unacceptable violence, including people throwing missiles and a metal barrier" at a remembrance event at the Cenotaph,The police said: "Anyone genuinely wishing to observe the event could do so from behind barriers on the pavement which is open along one entire side of Whitehall.

Officers' efforts are on keeping the road itself clear around the Cenotaph.

"There is a remembrance event underway at the Cenotaph.

Officers have prevented those not involved in getting onto Whitehall so it can take place without disruption, as we committed.

They have faced unacceptable violence, including people throwing missiles and a metal barrier.

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com/Yy5bARZFFF- Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 11, 2023Aerial photos show scale of pro-Palestine protestSaturday 11 November 2023 15:48 , Maryam Zakir-HussainHundreds of thousands of protesters joined the rally in London today.

Two minute silence for those killed in GazaSaturday 11 November 2023 15:31 , Maryam Zakir-HussainWhat has been a protest characterised by impassioned chanting has just fallen to total silence for two minutes, Tom Watling reports from the front of the march.

Hundreds of thousands of people, stretching from near Battersea Park to Vauxhall station, were suddenly quiet.

Pictures of civilians killed in the last five weeks in Gaza swept across the screens as people silently wiped away tears.

Then a round of quiet applause broke out.

(Tom Watling)Black-Jewish Alliance say rally is 'biggest i'ts ever been'Saturday 11 November 2023 15:28 , Maryam Zakir-HussainBlack-Jewish Alliance said there are "over a thousand Jewish on the Jewish bloc today, proudly in our kippot and kefiyeh".

Over a thousand Jews on the Jewish bloc today, proudly in our kippot and kefiyeh.

Some have brought olive branches.

This is the biggest it's ever been.

On the streets of London today, Jews stand with Palestine.

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com/5wZtxnEugq- Black-Jewish Alliance (@BlackJewishA) November 11, 2023In pictures: Hundreds of thousands march peacefully as they call for ceasefire in GazaSaturday 11 November 2023 15:18 , Maryam Zakir-HussainHundreds of thousands of demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza as they walked from Hyde Park Corner to the US Embassy in Nine Elms.

Saturday 11 November 2023 15:15 , Maryam Zakir-HussainTommy Robinson leads far-right protesters on march around ChinatownTory minister slams 'appalling scenes', but does not criticise Suella BravermanSaturday 11 November 2023 15:06 , Maryam Zakir-HussainA Tory minister has become the first member of the government to condemn the far-right activists.

Science minister George Freeman hit out at the "appalling scenes" of Tommy Robinson and "EDL thugs" marching through London.

But Mr Freeman did not address widespread criticism of home secretary Suella Braverman, who has been accused of whipping up the far-right protesters who descended on London.

Writing on X, he said: "Appalling scenes.

Armistice Day is a day of peace.

"Remembrance Sunday is a day of national unity to remember the selfless sacrifice of those who have died for freedom.

"We don't need Tommy Robinson & the EDL thugs to tell us how to 'honour' the fallen or 'protect' the Cenotaph.

"Appalling scenes.

#ArmisticeDay is a day of peace.

#RemembranceSunday is a day of national unity to remember the selfless sacrifice of those who have died for freedom.

We don't need Tommy Robinson & the EDL thugs to tell us how to "honour" the fallen or "protect" the Cenotaph.

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co/0ZlJZ41CZC- George Freeman MP (@GeorgeFreemanMP) November 11, 2023RMT's Mick Lynch calls for 'immediate ceasefire'Saturday 11 November 2023 15:05 , Maryam Zakir-HussainSpeaking in front of thousands at the march, Mick Lynch of the RMT Union said: "We call for an immediate ceasefire.

From Hamas, to Israel, to the settlers.

"We must stop the violence and take the road to peace.

"RMT opposes antisemitism and Islamophobia and stands for respect and toleration of all people.

"We condemn the far right hate merchants and provocateurs like our Home Secretary.

"Husam Zumlot pays tribute to Armistice Day and those 'still falling today'Saturday 11 November 2023 14:57 , Maryam Zakir-HussainTom Watling and Zander Butler report live from the scene:Husam Zumlot, the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, spoke movingly at the march today as he remembered those who "lost their lives in the war" and those who are "still falling today".

"Today is a very significant day.

Today the UK marks Armistice Day.

Today we remember those who lost their lives in war and we remember those who are still falling today.

"Today is a reminder for all of us that our history, our history, is connected, is one.

Today is a reminder that it is only once the guns fall silent that peace can be achieved.

This is why we are here today.

To call for ceasefire.

"There are politicians who want to ban marches like this.

This has been described as a hate march.

"A demonstration demanding a ceasefire on armistice day was called a hate march.

""I look around and see Christian's, Muslims and Jews.

Please applaud our Jewish friends who have been with us throughout.

"Photos of roughly 160 children killed in Gaza in front of the stage at the march (Tom Watling)Update: 82 far-right protesters arrested by Met PoliceSaturday 11 November 2023 14:50 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain82 far-right protesters have been arrested after groups clashed with police in central London today, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Officers arrested dozens of counter-protesters in Tachbrook Street, Pimlico "to prevent a breach of the peace".

The Met Police said they "will continue to take action to avoid the disorder that would likely take place if that happened".

UPDATE: Officers have arrested 82 people in Tachbrook Street, Pimlico to prevent a breach of the peace.

They're part of a large group of counter protestors we have been monitoring who have tried to reach the main protest march.

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- Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 11, 2023'80 far right counter-protesters' arrested by police near a pub by Vauxhall Bridge, reports claimSaturday 11 November 2023 14:39 , Maryam Zakir-HussainThe Metropolitan Police have begun arresting a large group of counter protesters gathered at a pub near Vauxhall Bridge.

Reporting from inside the Met Police control room, the BBC claims about 80 people have been arrested on Tachbrook Street.

More have been held inside the nearby White Swan pub along the route of the pro-Palestinian protest, it is claimed.

Why were far-right groups not banned from the Cenotaph today?Saturday 11 November 2023 14:26 , Maryam Zakir-HussainThe senior officer in charge of the operation to defend the Cenotaph had said far-right groupers would not be banned from the Cenotaph because he thought "they would not cause serious disorder by themselves".

The Metropolitan Police used its powers to ban pro-Palestinian marchers, but not Cenotaph "defenders" and far right groups, from Whitehall todayWhen asked why, the senior officer in charge of the operation said he thought they would "not cause serious disorder by themselves"- Lizzie Dearden (@lizziedearden) November 11, 2023.