Police arrested several Palestine Action protesters today in Parliament Square, London, following ongoing demonstrations. The arrests occurred amidst a wave of pro-Palestine protests across the UK.
Authorities are facing increased scrutiny as some activists accuse police of attempting to criminalize all Palestine protests. One man has already been charged under the Terrorism Act in connection with a Palestine Action poster.
Tensions escalated further when police threatened the use of armed officers at a protest, a move critics have labeled "dystopian." Demonstrations continue to draw attention to the ongoing conflict and calls for a ceasefire.