Tens of thousands protested in London during rival marches: the far-right Unite the Kingdom rally and a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Over 4,000 police managed a "sterile zone" between them, making 31 arrests. Live facial recognition was used.
A pro-Palestinian demonstration took place in Berlin's Kreuzberg district on May 16, marking the 78th anniversary of Al-Nakba. Around 1,000 activists marched, calling for an end to the occupation and an end to the "genocide in Gaza." Police presence was high due to risks of escalation.
PM worried about ‘cumulative’ effect of marches, as Met chief says Jewish communities facing biggest threatSome pro-Palestinian demonstrations could be stopped, the prime minister has warned, as the UK’s most senior police officer said the threat to the Jewish community was greater than it had ever been.Keir Starmer indicated he wanted the language expressed on some protest marches to be subjected to “tougher action” as he sought to allay the fears of British Jews after a series of attacks on their communities in recent weeks. Continue reading...
