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Thousands March in London Demanding UK Halt Arms to Israel
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in central London, calling for the UK to stop arming Israel and impose sanctions. Police were on high alert for potential clashes, with strict rules for protesters.
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What happened
- 01Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in London demanding the UK halt arms shipments to Israel.
- 02Police enforced strict rules, including immediate arrests for face coverings, due to heightened tensions.
- 03Israel expelled British diplomats and closed its Jerusalem consulate following UK sanctions.
- 04A temporary compromise allowed a reduced British diplomatic team to continue operating in Jerusalem.
- 05A counter-demonstration by "Stop The Hate" was held outside Scotland Yard.
- 06Similar pro-Palestinian protests occurred in Edinburgh, Scotland.
In a separate diplomatic development, Israel expelled British diplomats and closed the consulate in Jerusalem in response to UK sanctions, though a temporary compromise was later reached allowing a reduced diplomatic presence.
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