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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.
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