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Governmental response to Cape Town protests by Oct 15, 2024?
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London•New York City•Cape Town•Hamas•Israel•Metropolitan Police•Hezbollah•Russell Square•Whitehall•NYPD•John Chell•Middle East•Palestinian•Lebanese
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Protests Erupt in London, NYC on Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Attacks
Oct 5, 2024, 12:49 PM
Protests and demonstrations have erupted across various cities, including London, New York City, and Cape Town, to mark the one-year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel. In London, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered, prompting a significant policing operation. The Metropolitan Police have stated that they are prepared to arrest anyone showing support for Hamas or Hezbollah. The demonstration in London began at Russell Square and is proceeding to Whitehall where speeches are scheduled to take place. Similar demonstrations are taking place in New York City, where the NYPD has declared an 'all hands on deck' approach to manage the expected protests, according to Chief of Patrol John Chell. In Cape Town, thousands are marching to commemorate the start of the war in the Middle East. The protests are also calling for an end to arms supplies to Israel and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese people.
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