UK: Pro-Palestinian activists plan to rally in London April 22

Event

Pro-Palestinian activists plan to rally outside the Israeli Embassy in central London April 22. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign is organizing the demonstration in coordination with other Palestinian activist groups based in the UK. The protest is due to begin at 16:00 and is set to last through 17:30. The groups are denouncing alleged violent conduct by Israeli security services against Palestinians in Jerusalem in recent days and are demanding that the UK government stop selling arms and military technology to the Israeli government. Several hundred people could participate in the protest.

A heightened police presence is likely around the demonstration site; street closures are possible. Localized traffic disruptions are likely, depending on the size of the crowd. The action is likely to pass peacefully, though isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if activists attempt to breach any security cordons.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration site due to increased security measures and possible transport disruptions. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the protest site.