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.