Twelve arrests at al-Quds Day rally and counterprotest in London
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on one side of Thames as those backing US-Israel war on Iran meet on the otherTwelve people were arrested as hundreds joined a pro-Palestinian al-Quds Day demonstration on one side of the Thames, while hundreds more gathered on the opposite bank to back Israeli and American attacks on Iran.At least 1,000 police officers were drafted in to keep the two rival protests apart. Lambeth Bridge, the nearest river crossing to each rally, remained closed on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Three arrested at Al Quds Day protest in London
Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames. [Continue Reading]
Al Quds Day demonstration in London draws 12,000 participants amid heightened tensions and significant police presence
The annual Al Quds Day demonstration in central London has attracted significant attention following the display of offensive signs, including one reading "boom boom Tel Aviv." The protest is set against a backdrop of escalating tensions surrounding the ongoing military actions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Reports indicate that police have deployed at least 1,000 officers to manage the expected 12,000 participants, creating a tense atmosphere on the city's south side. At the event, demonstrators have been spotted carrying signs that express aggression toward Israel, with one young protester visibly promoting hostile sentiments. The deployment of hundreds of... [Continue Reading]
Protests in Toronto and Washington D.C. Oppose US-Israeli Military Actions in Iran and Lebanon on Al-Quds Day
In a series of escalating protests, demonstrators have taken to the streets in Toronto and outside the White House to voice their opposition against military actions taken by the US and Israel in Iran and Lebanon. These protests coincide with the observance of Al-Quds Day, an annual event marked in various cities worldwide to express solidarity with Palestinians and opposition to perceived injustices in the region. On Al-Quds Day, participants in Toronto gathered to call for an end to the ongoing conflict in Iran and Lebanon, specifically targeting US-Israeli military operations. The protestors were vocal about their discontent regarding recent... [Continue Reading]
Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto calls for an end to the war in Iran & Lebanon
Demonstrators gathered in Toronto for Al-Quds Day, denouncing US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Lebanon. [Continue Reading]
Police issue warning to protesters before al-Quds Day rally in London
Demonstrators on Sunday will be arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action or for intifada chants, says MetPolice have warned demonstrators that they will be arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action or making intifada chants at a protest in London on Sunday.About 12,000 people are expected to take part in the annual al-Quds Day rally, an international demonstration of support for Palestinian rights. The event takes its name from the Arabic version of Jerusalem and was created by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini after Iran’s 1979 revolution. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Worshippers pray outside Al-Aqsa amid closure on al-Quds Day
Muslim worshippers prayed outside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound as Israeli authorities kept holy sites closed. [Continue Reading]
Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day
Despite war, al-Quds Day marches in Tehran saw thousands protest, voicing anger against Israel and the US. [Continue Reading]
Air attack strikes Tehran during al-Quds Day rally
An air attack struck near thousands of Iranians marking al-Quds Day in Tehran, reportedly killing at least one person. [Continue Reading]
Explosions near Tehran al-Quds Day march in solidarity with Palestinians
State media outlet Press TV says one woman was killed from shrapnel as a result of a US-Israeli airstrike. [Continue Reading]
UK Bans Al-Quds Day March in London Citing Public Disorder Risks Amid Middle East Tensions
The United Kingdom has officially prohibited this year's Al-Quds Day march, a longstanding event that has taken place for 40 years in London. The decision was confirmed following a request from the Metropolitan Police, who expressed concerns over public disorder risks, particularly linked to the "volatile situation in the Middle East." The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, endorsed the ban, marking the first time a protest march has been outlawed since 2012 when the authorities halted demonstrations by the far-right English Defence League. The ban comes amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly related to recent conflicts, which have seen... [Continue Reading]
