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Mass arrests at pro-Palestine rally outside UK Parliament

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London police have arrested more than 425 protesters during violent clashes at a rally calling on the United Kingdom’s government to lift a ban on the Palestine Action group. About 1,500 people participated in the demonstration, risking arrest under terrorism laws.

Breakdown
  • Hundreds of protesters, including an 83-year-old retired priest, were arrested at a pro-Palestine rally. 14s
  • The UK government designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation after activists vandalised planes at a major airbase. 22s
  • Protesters are calling for the reversal of the group's ban and stronger UK action against Israel. 1m 4s
  • Many demonstrators are first-time protesters motivated by events in Gaza. 1m 14s
  • Protesters want the UK government to respond to their calls for an end to the violence in Gaza. 1m 37s
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