More than 500 participants in a pro-Palestinian protest were arrested in London
During a mass protest in London, law enforcement officials detained 523 people.
The protesters were demonstrating against the ban on the pro-Palestinian group “Palestine Action,” which British authorities had previously designated as a terrorist organization.
According to Reuters, the official reason for the mass arrests was “demonstrating support for a banned organization.”
This is the first major protest since the High Court in London issued a controversial ruling in February, declaring the ban on the group unlawful.
The situation surrounding “Palestine Action” escalated in July 2025, when the British government imposed an official ban on its activities.
The reason for this move was a series of radical actions against British defense companies with business ties to Israel.
Activists repeatedly resorted to direct action: they blocked factory entrances and doused buildings with red paint, symbolizing blood.
“The most notorious incident involved the damage to aircraft at a Royal Air Force base—which served as the key trigger for the ban,” the journalists note.
During Saturday’s rally, protesters used Palestinian symbols, flags, and traditional black-and-white scarves.
Despite a court ruling declaring the ban illegal, police continue to act harshly, citing current security and counterterrorism regulations.
Law enforcement officials emphasize that support for organizations that engage in vandalism at strategic military sites is unacceptable.
The mass arrests indicate the government’s intention to maintain control over public order, despite legal conflicts in the courts.
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