Pro-Israel protest in London calls for return of hostages

Demonstrators hold photos of Israelis held in Gaza after being taken in the 7 October Hamas attacks.

A pro-Israel demonstration is taking place in London as part of calls for the safe return of hostages from Gaza.

Protesters in Trafalgar Square are holding up photos of those missing, with their names being read out from the steps of the National Gallery.Many in the crowd are chanting "bring them home" and clutching signs that say "release the hostages".The Israel flag is visible across the event and a minute's silence, as well a group prayer, will follow speeches from MPs and leaders of the Jewish community.

Representatives from the Community Security Trust, a charity that works to protect the Jewish community, are also at the protest.'Let Eliya go!' reads one poster

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