Protesters throw shoes at No. 10

British anti-war and human rights activists were joined by common people in a huge demonstration in London on Saturday afternoon against the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.

The organisers, a group of more than 30 human rights organisations, had wanted to leave shoes at Downing Street inspired by Iraqi journalist Muntadar al-Zaidi, who threw his shoes at US President George W. Bush, to register “disgust” over British PM Gordon Brown’s action “in stopping a unanimous call by the United Nations for Israel to stop bombing immediately.” They had asked protesters to carry their old shoes with them.

However, the police had barricaded half of the Whitehall, not allowing anyone to come close. The protesters in anger threw their shoes towards the gates of Downing Street and set fire to the Israeli flag while chanting slogans.

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