In London, a series of protests and counter-protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict have led to multiple arrests by the Metropolitan Police. Pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered for the 11th National March for Palestine, starting at Russell Square and ending at Trafalgar Square, to demand an end to what they describe as the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Concurrently, pro-Israel protesters, including the Iranian anti-Hamas activist Niyak Ghorbani, stood against what they perceive as Hamas hate marches. Ghorbani, previously arrested at a similar event for holding a 'Hamas are terrorists' sign, was arrested again under similar circumstances but was later released. Amidst these protests, a man openly declaring his support for Hamas was arrested on suspicion of inviting support for a banned terrorist organization, leading to multiple arrests of Hamas supporters. The police's actions have sparked a debate on their handling of the protests, with accusations of bias and incompetence leveled against them.
"Protesters surround police van after terror suspect arrested at pro-Gaza march in London "‘Let him go’ shouts ring out as man is detained in ‘relation to inviting support for a proscribed organisation’" https://t.co/lVSETnuE00
London man declares his support for Hamas terrorists at pro-Palestine protest. Police arrested him on suspicion of inviting support for a banned terrorist group. https://t.co/TzBKk7TRmg
London man declares his support for Hamas terrorists and a pro-Palestine protest. Police arrested him on suspicion of inviting support for a banned terrorist group. https://t.co/TzBKk7TRmg
⚡ Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in London today, in solidarity with Palestine and denouncing the Israeli war on Gaza. https://t.co/nx4fB2OQBU
Hi @metpoliceuk these are the faces of the Hamas supporters who were caught tearing down hostage flyers and supporting Hamas in London today. If they are citizens, arrest them. If they are not, deport! Get these terror supporters off the streets! https://t.co/I7HAOK8axr
The @metpoliceuk are not fit for purpose. They are a racist, anti semitic, political police force. How we got ourselves into this pickle, god only knows, but the public should know that they side with terrorists. London is not a safe place for Jewish people. Keep voting… https://t.co/zG8BzflI6P
White elderly British man detained by police in London today screams “I fully support Hamas.” He smiles as he is dragged away by officers after he attended an anti-Israel protest. https://t.co/M8VTibGLVE
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in London today, chanting in solidarity with Palestine and denouncing the Israeli genocide in Gaza. https://t.co/l52GkBkQLa
Man arrested on suspicion of terror offence at pro-Palestinian protest https://t.co/Uk5APkrbXi
BREAKING: British man arrested in London pro-Palestine protest for supporting Hamas “I fully support Hamas. They are resisting occupation, just like the French did against the Germans” Source: @ShaykhSulaiman https://t.co/eyonCHrq21
🚨🇬🇧BREAKING: PROTESTORS BLOCK POLICE WHO ARRESTED “HAMAS SUPPORTER” London protestors are reportedly blocking the police from driving away with man who was allegedly arrested for saying he “fully supports Hamas.” https://t.co/EtKQNdpaRU https://t.co/viLlB8whZd
🚨🇬🇧BREAKING: LONDON MAN ARRESTED FOR SAYING HE SUPPORTS HAMAS? “I fully support Hamas” https://t.co/6dhQGi2jGV
BREAKING: THE PEOPLE RISE UP AND STOP THE POLICE CAR FROM LEAVING AFTER ARRESTING PROTESTOR WHO SAID HE SUPPORTS HAMAS https://t.co/Kl0Brc87DK https://t.co/yUsfJfzqnT
BREAKING: THE MET POLICE ARREST THE MAN WHO SAYS HE SUPPORTS HAMAS IN LONDON PROTEST https://t.co/5DC1Jmj6Lj https://t.co/BkMASB2TAb
BREAKING. MAN IN LONDON SAYS HE SUPPORTS HAMAS “I fully support Hamas” Police move in towards him. https://t.co/3jgCmHuNu1
A massive demonstration in support of Palestine and demanding an end to the Israeli genocide in London, Britain. https://t.co/n4czwPrpls
Hamas-supporter makes things clear at the anti-Israel protest taking place in London right now. “I fully support Hamas. They are resisting occupation, just like the French did against the Germans” https://t.co/axI3zU87bY
Could it be that the @metpoliceuk are an anti semitic, systemically racist, unfit for purpose, political police force who are sympathetic to the Hamas terrorists? https://t.co/fckHzpT7xb
Good on the @metpoliceuk for arresting this hateful antisemite for her “keep the world clean” sign. This protest is not about Palestinians it’s about hating Jews. #HamasAreTerrorists https://t.co/H3zRm8DXrZ
Update: Niyak released. Multiple arrests of Hamas supporters have been made. At least they are correcting their mistakes!!! @metpoliceuk https://t.co/UkeXQGfHTj
A huge demonstration in the British capital London, in support of Gaza and demanding an end to the Israeli war. https://t.co/XoxQnxihvm
Palestinian protestor says in front of the @metpoliceuk he “fully supports” the proscribed terrorist organisation Hamas. This is a serious crime in Britain, however the police stand there and do nothing. Had he been holding a Union flag he would’ve been wrestled to the floor. https://t.co/FaNeet0EBt
Protesters have gathered in London for the 11th National March for Palestine, starting at Russell Square and ending at Trafalgar Square. Israel-Hamas war latest: https://t.co/9Rma5gDIpR https://t.co/nFidRQBSsv
London — A man declares his full support for Hamas at a Palestine protest. He was arrested on suspicion of inviting support for a banned terrorist group. https://t.co/Y54poQtYvT
This pro-Palestinian protestor right in front of the police says “I fully support Hamas”. They are not scared of the authorities at all. The law means nothing to them. Hateful, terror supporting rabble. #HamasAreTerrorists https://t.co/m8jCUpcnBK
My dear friend @GhorbaniiNiyak was arrested again. Why???? Because he is protesting against terrorist supporters of Hamas... @metpoliceuk you got it wrong❗️ Stop the terrorist supporter not the one who is fighting them❗️ Shame on you❗️❗️❗️ https://t.co/KO8f2oNqs5
Once again the @metpoliceuk have arrested my brave Iranian friend @GhorbaniiNiyak for standing against Hamas in London Niyak is a fearless dissident who stood against the Islamic Republic of Iran, now London police arrest him!? SHAME ON THE MET POLICE https://t.co/aJIrMJxzwL
The anti-Israel movement in a nutshell: white “Free Palestine” protester screams “I fully support Hamas” while being taken away by police. Welcome to London! https://t.co/pwnTsP5I6C
“Terrorist supporters off our streets!” An anti-Hamas counter protest is taking place in central London to oppose the larger Palestine protest. https://t.co/2b2vFAx5eK
True to form the @metpoliceuk arrest anti-Hamas activist @GhorbaniiNiyak, rather than control the violent mob. They arrested Niyak at the last hate march for holding a sign that said ‘Hamas are terrorists’. The Met will literally do anything to avoid arresting Hamas supporters. https://t.co/6lNnkTP838
Pro-Israel protestors stand up to the Hamas hate marchers in London. Credit: @SabriSun_Miller https://t.co/Q01Vt78c6O
.@metpoliceuk can you explain why you again arrested @GhorbaniiNiyak for holding a “Hamas are terrorists” placard? Metres away are people openly supporting Houthi terrorists who haven’t been arrested. https://t.co/nJ4ooeHvHW
INCOMING Police have arrested Iranian anti Hamas activist Niyak Ghorbani AGAIN!! His previous arrest while holding an anti Hamas banner caused outrage @metpoliceuk what are you doing?? https://t.co/NtDUKjLOPl
⚠️ LIVE - HUGE PRO-PALESTINE PROTEST IN LONDON! https://t.co/Miw6sO1NSu
Brave @GhorbaniiNiyak, an Iranian dissident in the UK, was violently arrested for telling the truth on the streets of London: that Hamas are terrorists. https://t.co/1HKaDrEVyE
so @dragonfliesout is simply lying, suprise shock! The problem was that @dragonfliesout was/is very vocally, explicitly pro-Hamas; IOW, openly supporting a terrorist organization (not to mention rapists, and torturers of children) https://t.co/yhM9ccS486
#BREAKING: @USTreasury and @hmtreasury have sanctioned @nowgnna/@englishgaza for providing material support to Hamas. Safe to say if you've been getting your news from Hamas mouthpiece Gaza Now, you've been spoonfed lies and propaganda from the Hamas rapist regime. The US and UK… https://t.co/stGNrpC8rg