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Dozens arrested outside US Embassy in London for supporting proscribed pro-Palestinian group

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 31). Dozens arrested outside US Embassy in London for supporting proscribed pro-Palestinian group. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/dozens-arrested-outside-us-embassy-in-london-for-supporting-proscribed-pro-palestinian-group/article_7c8e756b-d7ba-5026-a154-a77d0b130286.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-31 · by The Associated Press

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On Saturday, 48 people were arrested outside the U.S. Embassy in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action, which is designated as an illegal group by the British government. The Metropolitan Police stated that most of these arrests were made because protesters showed backing for a banned organization.
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On October 31, 2026, 139 people were arrested outside the US Embassy in London during a protest supporting the proscribed group Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police reported that most arrests were for individuals expressing support for a banned organization under the UK's Terrorism Act. Organizers of Defend Our Juries had planned the demonstration to oppose the government’s ban on Palestine Action, which was imposed in June 2025. Protesters held signs reading "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action," and some climbed trees near the embassy to avoid arrest. The arrests marked a significant milestone in ongoing tensions over free speech and protest rights in the UK.

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LONDON Metropolitan Police Palestine Action

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LONDON GPE · 3× Metropolitan Police ORG · 1× Palestine Action ORG · 1×

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London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement that 48 people had been arrested and that the majority of the arrests were related to individuals expressing support for a proscribed organization.
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Dozens of people were arrested at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in London on Saturday in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action, police said. asserted
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London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement that 48 people had been arrested and that the majority of the arrests were related to individuals expressing support for a proscribed organization. asserted
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