Five Pro-Palestine Protesters Arrested at Ministry of Defence, Three Charged at Starmer's Home

Protests escalate as activists demand arms embargo on Israel and fossil fuel licensing changes, targeting political figures and government buildings.

Five activists were arrested after spraying red paint on the Ministry of Defence building in London, demanding an arms embargo on Israel and an end to fossil fuel licensing.
Three protesters were charged with public order offences after demonstrating outside Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's home, intensifying calls for government action on Israel.
Youth Demand and Palestine Action, the groups behind the protests, have been involved in multiple actions this week, including targeting Labour Party headquarters.
Government officials and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have condemned the protests, emphasizing that harassment at homes of politicians will not be tolerated.
The legal and political debate intensifies as MPs urge the government to publish legal advice on Israel's actions in Gaza, amid calls to suspend arms export licenses.