17 Arrests Made as Pro-Palestinian Protests Sweep London

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At least 17 people were arrested during a massive pro-Palestinian march in central London, where tens of thousands gathered to call for a ceasefire and an end to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The demonstration took place as the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel and the subsequent bombardment of Gaza approached. Tensions ran high as protesters filled the streets, making their voices heard in solidarity with Palestinians.

 

Watch: A man in London dressed up as a Hamas paraglider, paying homage to the terrorists who paraglided into Israel on October 7, and murdered, kidnapped and raped more then 1,400 Israelis.

Nothing to see here, just a man in London dressed up as a Hamas paraglider, paying homage to the terrorists who paraglided into Israel on October 7, and murdered, kidnapped and raped more then 1,400 Israelis.

We found your modern day Nazis.

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— Tamar Schwarzbard 🇮🇱 (@TSchwarzbard) October 6, 2024

 

Among those arrested, two individuals were detained on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organization, with one protester seen wearing what appeared to be a parachute. Authorities also reported eight arrests linked to public order offenses, with four of these allegedly racially aggravated. In addition, three people were taken into custody on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker, while three others were arrested for common assault. One person was detained for breaching a condition under the Public Order Act.

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 MUST SHARE: As individuals hold signs “Hamas is Terrorist” - a man points at them and says

“Freedom Fighters!”

And

“They will finish you all off”

This is where we are in LONDON a year on from October 7th.

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The demonstrators gathered in front of Downing Street, chanting “free, free Palestine” as they voiced opposition to the British government’s stance on the ongoing conflict. Speakers criticized Sir Keir Starmer’s government, expressing their frustration with the approach being taken. Nearby, red smoke from what appeared to be a canister was seen outside the Ministry of Defence building, adding to the charged atmosphere of the day.

 

Earlier in the march, protesters encountered counter-demonstrations at key locations, including the junction of Kingsway and Aldwych, and the junction of the Strand and Trafalgar Square, as reported by the police. Despite the heavy police presence, activists continued their rally undeterred.

 

 

Protest organizers had indicated plans to “target” companies and institutions they accused of being “complicit in Israel’s crimes.” Barclays Bank and the British Museum were mentioned among those institutions.

 

While pro-Palestinian demonstrations took over central London, similar events unfolded across the UK. A march was planned for Edinburgh, where demonstrators would also express solidarity with the Palestinian cause on Saturday afternoon. In a separate event, a memorial service is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Hyde Park. Organized by the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Jewish Leadership Council, and other groups, the event will commemorate the lives lost during the conflict.

 

Based on a report from ITV News 2024-10-07