Nine Arrested During Pro-Palestine Protest at UK Foreign Office
Activists demand government action on Israeli war crimes and arms sales as police face criticism for response.
- Around 200 demonstrators blocked entrances to the Foreign Office in London, accusing the UK government of complicity in Gaza war crimes.
- Protesters called for the publication of legal advice on Israel and the suspension of arms sales to the country.
- Nine activists were arrested, with organizers describing the police response as 'heavy-handed.'
- The protest coincided with Foreign Secretary David Lammy's trip to India and aimed to pressure him to act on previous promises.
- The demonstration also highlighted internal dissent among Foreign Office staff regarding current UK policy on Israel.