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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Temporarily Close Tower Bridge

Demonstrators demanding a ceasefire in Gaza blocked traffic and set off flares on London's iconic bridge.

  • Pro-Palestinian activists blocked Tower Bridge in London, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, leading to a temporary closure.
  • Police responded to the protest, closing the bridge to both vehicles and pedestrians before reopening it approximately an hour later.
  • Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and carried banners reading 'Save Gaza, Ceasefire Now' during the protest.
  • The protest is part of a series of demonstrations in central London following the escalation of violence in Gaza.
  • Significant progress has been made in hostage talks in Paris, with officials from the United States, Israel, Qatar, and Egypt participating.
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