Twelve arrests at al-Quds Day rally and counterprotest in London
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On Sunday, a pro-Palestinian al-Quds Day rally and a counterprotest backing Israeli and American stances against Iran took place on opposite sides of the Thames in London. Al-Quds Day, an international event supporting Palestinian rights, drew hundreds, as did the counterprotest. Over 1,000 police officers were deployed to keep the groups separated, leading to the closure of Lambeth Bridge. Twelve arrests were made for offenses including supporting a proscribed organization and affray. Police are investigating chants of "death, death to the IDF" led by musician Bobby Vylan, which also occurred at Glastonbury last year. The Home Secretary banned the al-Quds march, and police warned against hate speech or support for banned groups. The counterprotest included displays of Israeli and pre-revolution Iranian flags.
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