Marxists stand in full solidarity with the Palestinian masses against the brutality of the Israeli ruling class. Ultimately, we understand that only a socialist revolution offers any hope for a meaningful solution to the problems in the Middle East. What therefore is our attitude towards the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (“BDS”) campaign, and what can we do internationally to show solidarity with the Palestinian masses?

Saturday 26th July saw another wave of protests in Britain against the military aggression of the Israeli state, who have continued their criminal attacks on the innocent people of Gaza. We publish here brief reports of two of the demonstrations in the UK from Socialist Appeal supporters in London and Newcastle.

On Saturday 19th July, tens of thousands gathered outside 10 Downing Street and marched to the Israeli embassy in London to protest against the Israeli government’s military attacks on Gaza, which escalated last week with a ground invasion by the Israeli military. The mood amongst demonstrators was one of emotion and militancy, reflecting the intense feelings of anger and injustice towards the criminal attacks of the Israeli army.