Eight activists from Youth Demand were arrested while attempting to shut down key areas in London, including blocking a fire engine. The pro-Palestine group aimed to raise awareness for the plight of Palestinians, claiming that previous peaceful actions had failed to elicit government response. The protesters highlighted the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with statements emphasizing the urgency of their cause, asserting that non-disruption tactics were no longer effective. With around 50 protesters involved, they continued the movement throughout April, calling for immediate action and support for those in Gaza.
Around 50 protesters blocked key London routes this Saturday, disrupting traffic, including blocking a fire engine responding to an emergency call, in a pro-Palestine demonstration.
Youth Demand stated, ‘We've tried the marches, petitions and rallies for over a year-and-a-half now. It hasn't worked. The government only cares about disruption.’
Activists assert that business-as-usual enables genocide in Gaza, claiming, ‘They are being pushed into smaller and smaller death zones in Gaza. We must resist.’
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