Man Climbs Big Ben Tower in London Holding Palestinian Flag

The incident prompted the closure of Westminster Bridge and a large police and rescue operation as efforts continue to bring the climber down safely.

A man wearing a black coat, keffiyeh, and holding a Palestinian flag climbed the Elizabeth Tower, home to Big Ben, in London early Saturday morning.
The Metropolitan Police were alerted to the situation at 7:24 AM local time and have been working to resolve the incident without harm.
Westminster Bridge was closed as a safety precaution, causing significant traffic disruptions in central London.
Emergency services, including firefighters and paramedics, are on the scene, with rescue personnel using a megaphone to communicate with the climber.
Crowds have gathered outside the police cordon to watch the unfolding situation, which remains unresolved as of late morning.