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Primary reason for future protest restrictions in London related to Israel-Palestine by end of 2025?
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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Defy London Police Ban Near Synagogue; Clashes Lead to Arrests
Jan 18, 2025, 03:58 PM
Pro-Palestinian protesters in London on Saturday defied police-imposed restrictions to hold a major march during Shabbat, leading to clashes and multiple arrests. Organizers entered a standoff with the Metropolitan Police after authorities banned a previously permitted route past the BBC and near a synagogue, citing concerns over potential disruptions. The organizers declared, "We decide where we protest, not pro-Israel organisations." Despite the restrictions and the deployment of over 1,000 officers, thousands gathered outside Downing Street, with some protesters attempting to break through police lines. The Metropolitan Police reported at least eight arrests, though some sources indicated the number could exceed 30. Demonstrators called for an immediate end to Israel's blockade of Gaza, the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid, and for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to hold.
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