Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters are marking two years since the start of the Gaza war - with police in London taking measures to stop clashes with a Stop The Hate counter demo.

It comes a day after a ceasefire began in Gaza and as people began returning to the rubble of their devastated homes and communities.

The demonstration started on Victoria Embankment and is expected to end with a rally in Whitehall.

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Signs being handed out featured slogans such as "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" (seen by some as calling for the eradication of Israel) and "it's not a crime to act against genocide".

Image: Protesters walked across Westminster Bridge. Pic: PA

The counter-protest is expected to happen at th

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