Hundreds rally in central London to call for return of hostages

Thousands of people attended a rally in central London on Sunday calling for the safe return of hostages by Hamas.

On October 7, Hamas militants in Gaza stormed across the border into Israel, killing at least 1,400 people and taking more than 200 hostages in the worst-ever attack in Israel's history. Many in the crowd chanted "bring them home" and held signs that said "release the hostages" while others carried Israeli flags and placards showing the faces of those taken hostage.

Michael Gove, Senior Conservative minister said "There are no words to describe the suffering of families who have seen their relatives butchered in front of them, and relatives who live in hope that those who were living peacefully in their homes just two weeks ago and are now in a Hamas dungeon should be freed. No words can sum up the evil of those responsible for these acts."