08.03.2025 20:10
A protester in England caused a crisis in London by climbing the Elizabeth Tower, known as "Big Ben," and displaying a Palestinian flag. The protester, who had been hanging from the tower for hours, showed support for Palestine with slogans like "Free Palestine."
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A protester in London, the capital of England, climbed the Elizabeth Tower, known as "Big Ben," and unfurled a Palestinian flag.
SUSPENDED FOR HOURS IN THE TOWER
The protester began climbing the tower by jumping over the iron railings of the parliament in the morning hours. Shortly after, the police noticed the protester, and while he continued his climb, fire and medical teams were called to the area. The police also closed the street in front of the tower, which connects to Westminster Bridge, to traffic.
Security forces deployed emergency vehicles to the area, tours in the Parliament building were canceled, and traffic congestion was observed in the region.
UNFURLED THE PALESTINIAN FLAG AND CHANTED SLOGANS
The person who unfurled the Palestinian flag and chanted slogans stated in videos shared on his Instagram account, "Democracy is dead, imprisoned. Peaceful protests, civil disobedience, climate activists are receiving 45-year prison sentences. Palestinian activists are being imprisoned for doing what the government should do, like stopping arms sales to the terrorist state of Israel."
The activist, who asked the fire department not to attempt to bring him down, frequently chanted "Free Palestine." Some citizens gathered in front of the parliament also supported the activist with slogans.
SEQUENTIAL STATEMENTS
The Metropolitan Police of London stated that they responded to an alert received at 07:24 (local time 10:24) and that the London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service were assessing the situation.
In a statement from the UK Parliament, it was noted, "We take parliamentary security extremely seriously, but we will not comment on the measures taken regarding this specific incident."
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