Greenpeace UK Activists Arrested After Dyeing US Embassy Pond Red in Protest
The protest, led by Greenpeace UK's co-director Will McCallum, condemned US arms sales to Israel, linking them to civilian casualties in Gaza.
- Six Greenpeace UK activists, including co-executive director Will McCallum, were arrested on charges of conspiracy to cause criminal damage during the protest in London.
- Activists poured 300 liters of non-toxic, biodegradable red dye into the US Embassy pond to symbolize bloodshed tied to US arms sales to Israel.
- The protest highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with Greenpeace calling for a total arms embargo on Israel by both the US and UK governments.
- The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the pond is publicly accessible, with no breach of the embassy's secure perimeter during the protest.
- The US Embassy criticized the protest, citing damage to a 1.5 million gallon water supply and the waste of a local environmental resource.