A man long accused by Israel of being a senior Hamas operative, Zaher Birawi, has emerged as a central organiser of major pro‑Palestine marches in London, putting the UK’s protest movement under a sharp security and political spotlight. Birawi chairs the Palestine Forum in Britain (PFB), part of a wider Palestine Coalition that has helped stage at least 20 large rallies in the British capital this year. While a fragile Gaza truce holds, European capitals now face mounting questions over how alleged Hamas‑linked networks are using protest platforms and media outlets to spread their message. Watch for more.