A controversial projection on London's Big Ben has sparked outrage and condemnation. The phrase 'From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free,' associated with calls for the genocide of Jews, was projected onto the Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben, part of the Palace of Westminster, the UK Parliament's meeting place. This occurred as MPs voted on Gaza ceasefire amendments, amidst reports of Labour MPs feeling intimidated by pro-Palestinian mobs outside Parliament. Despite the uproar and the illegal nature of the act, the Metropolitan Police made no arrests, drawing criticism for their inaction. The projection has been widely condemned as a genocidal call against Jews, with many expressing horror and describing the act as an obscene desecration of one of London's most iconic landmarks. The incident, described as 'appalling' and 'disgusting,' has led to a significant backlash, with the Metropolitan Police's lack of action being particularly criticized. The phrase's projection has been blasted by MPs as a 'genocidal call,' yet the London Police have stated that chanting 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' at public protests is not a criminal offense.
Chants proclaiming that “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” at public protests is not a criminal offense, the London Police said in response to the projecting of the phrase on the Big Ben clock tower. @StarrJpost reports. https://t.co/aOkCZH2wOW
Chants proclaiming that “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” at public protests is not a criminal offense, the London Police said in response to the projecting of the phrase on the Big Ben clock tower. https://t.co/aOkCZH2wOW
'From the River to the Sea' projection on Big Ben sparks fury as MPs blast 'genocidal call' https://t.co/MO77KJX01H
Absolutely horrifying. A call for Jewish genocide was broadcasted on Big Ben in London last night. No arrests were made and not even a peep from @metpoliceuk. The world is standing by as Jews are being threatened, harassed, attacked, and killed. Never Again is now. https://t.co/DWt13e2v5B
What an obscene desecration! Hamas genocide chant “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”, is projected onto London's iconic Big Ben, as the Met Police yet again do nothing. https://t.co/8OE5QXUKFt
From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” projected from the Elizabeth Tower, better known as Big Ben, which is part of the Palace of Westminster, the meeting place of the UK Parliament. Police did not arrest those projecting the message. https://t.co/OIPKyWIhOv
This is appalling. Projected on London’s Big Ben was the genocidal slogan “From the River to the Sea” To be clear, this is the same as writing “Death to the Jews” https://t.co/1qlX3p5MeO
In disgusting scenes last night at Parliament, MPs voted on Gaza ceasefire amendments, a pro-Palestinian mob gathered outside. One projected onto the Parliament the genocidal "free Palestine from the river to the sea." Illegal, but the @metpoliceuk did absolutely nothing. https://t.co/RN1IIsBd06
A genocide chant about Jewish people was projected on to Big Ben last night whilst we heard of reports of Labour MPs feeling intimidated and threatened by pro Palestine mobs. The @metpoliceuk allowed this to go ahead. This sums up the pathetic state of the UK. https://t.co/EQgGNvsZw4
A call for genocide of Jews being projected on the Big Ben 🇬🇧 @metpoliceuk, you there? https://t.co/IndbOikd9v