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Pro-Palestinian Students Disrupt London Talk by Lawyers for Hamas Hostages
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Pro-Palestinian student activists disrupted a lecture by barrister Adam Wagner K.C. at City, University of London, on Thursday. Wagner was discussing his work representing British hostages taken by Hamas. The protesters chanted slogans and accused Wagner of being a "war criminal." Wagner continued his lecture, stating the protesters aimed to intimidate him. The university is reviewing the incident, which was condemned by the Union of Jewish Students as "intimidatory behavior."
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- Pro-Palestinian students disrupted a lecture by barrister Adam Wagner K.C. at City, University of London.
- Wagner represented British hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks.
- Protesters chanted slogans including "free, free Palestine" and "WAR CRIMINAL."
- Wagner stated the disruption aimed to intimidate him and prevent his legal work.
- The university is reviewing the incident and upholding freedom of speech.
- The Union of Jewish Students condemned the protest as "intimidatory behavior."
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