UK Police Arrest Over 466 in Pro-Palestine Demonstration

UK police detained over 466 protesters in London during a demonstration against the government's ban of the activist group Palestine Action. The group was outlawed under anti-terrorism laws after members vandalized military equipment at an RAF base, accusing the UK of supporting Israeli actions in Gaza.

Editor’s Note: This story highlights growing tensions over UK policies related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, as well as the broader debate over protest rights and government crackdowns on activism. The large number of arrests signals escalating friction between authorities and demonstrators, with implications for free speech and dissent in Britain.

London police detained over 200 people during a major protest supporting Palestine Action, a group recently banned under anti-terrorism laws. The arrests mark the largest crackdown since the ban was imposed last month.

Editor’s Note: This story highlights escalating tensions around pro-Palestinian activism in the UK and raises questions about the balance between security measures and the right to protest. The scale of the arrests suggests authorities are taking a hardline stance, which could fuel further debate over free speech and counterterrorism policies.