More Than 500 People Arrested At Rally For Palestine Action
Police in London have arrested more than 500 pro-Palestinian protesters supporting the Palestine Action group during a sit-down demonstration in Trafalgar Square. Officers have removed activists while other demonstrators have cheered and clapped.
The protesters on Saturday faced arrest for holding placards supporting Palestine Action, and the Metropolitan Police confirmed 523 arrests of people aged 18 to 87.
Palestine Action was designated a “terrorist” organisation in July, making membership in or support for the group punishable by up to 14 years in prison.