Demonstrators demanding the release of Israeli hostages clashed with pro-Palestine protesters on Sunday at a march in central London.
Shouts of “free Palestine” from a group of counter-protesters caused disruption as the two sides clashed near near Trafalgar Square.
One man, who was not part of the march, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police for common assault and a racially aggravated public order offence, while two others were arrested for assault "following a disagreement between attendees in the crowd”.
One was reportedly apprehended outside Downing Street after grabbing someone by the throat.
The demonstration comes a day after Scotland Yard arrested a record 532 people who participated in a protest on Saturday support of the proscribed terrorist group Palestine Action.
Sunday’s rally, which was organised by the Jewish direct action group Stop The Hate UK, saw around 2,000 people march to Whitehall to call on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to do more to get the remaining hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip released.
Among those in attendance were Noga Guttman, a cousin of hostage Evyatar David, 24, who was featured in a video released by Hamas last week, and Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis.
Hamas kidnapped 251 people when they attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. Some 50 of the hostages still have not been released.
Israel believes around 20 hostages remain alive in the besieged Palestinian enclave, with protesters in London chanting “bring them home” as they approached Westminster.
Last month, Sir Keir announced that the UK Government will formally recognise the State of Palestine in September, unless Israel takes various “substantive steps”, including agreeing to a ceasefire with Israel.
But Adam Ma'anti, a relative of hostage Tsachi Idan, said Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state should be delayed until the hostages are relieved.
He said: “We're living a nightmare. This has been so distressing for all of the families. Not a moment goes by when I don't think of him.
“We are deeply concerned. Their lives are at risk. There is no time to lose. We have to bring them home now.
“I'm desperate to see my cousin come home and the rest of the hostages. I miss him dearly. The UK has not done enough. They need to apply more pressure, especially on states which have a relationship with Hamas.
“The recent announcement to recognise Palestine is a travesty. It sends the wrong message. It has given Hamas confidence.
“We were close to a ceasefire. This has emboldens Hamas and they now want more demands.”
The Campaign Against Antisemitism, another group that attended the march, added: “The situation for the hostages is absolutely desperate.
“People from right across the Jewish community, from every denomination, are uniting with us to say that the UK must focus all of its diplomatic pressure on securing the return of the hostages.”
Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary David Lammy joined his counterparts from Australia, Italy, Germany and New Zealand to condemn Israeli plans to take over Gaza City.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that Israel would seek “the establishment of an alternative civil administration that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority”.
However, in their joint statement, the foreign ministers said the plans “risk violating international law” and “any attempts at annexation or of settlement extension violate international law”.
