Pro-Palestine Protesters Block Westminster Bridge in London

The demonstration, organized by the Free Palestine Coalition, called for a ceasefire in Gaza and a tougher stance towards Israel as the UK Parliament is set to return from its Christmas break.

• Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters in London blocked access to Westminster Bridge and surrounding roads, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
• The demonstration was organized by the Free Palestine Coalition, which includes grassroots organizations such as Sisters Uncut, Black Lives Matter UK, and the Palestinian Youth Movement.
• Protesters wore face masks of British politicians, including Rishi Sunak and the US president, Joe Biden, and held up hands covered in red paint.
• Several arrests were made by the Metropolitan police, who also imposed a legal order limiting the location of the protests.
• The protest comes two days before the UK Parliament returns to work after its Christmas break, aiming to push politicians to adopt a harder stance towards Israel.

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