"900+ Protesters Arrested in Violent UK Pro-Palestine Clashes"

Thousands Arrested in London Pro-Palestine Action Rally Amid Police Crackdown In a dramatic turn of events, authorities in London arrested nearly 900 people during a protest in support of the banned group Palestine Action on September 6, 2025. The massive arrest tally highlights the strict approach taken by police against demonstrators, who organizers insisted were nonviolent. According to reports from Al Jazeera, clashes erupted between police and protesters outside the UK Parliament, with at least 150 people arrested during the chaos. Police used batons to disperse the crowd, with some protesters reporting being thrown to the ground and arrested for holding signs opposing genocide and supporting Palestine Action. The rally, organized by Defend Our Juries, called for the government to lift its ban on Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws, with an estimated 1,500 people participating. The protest was part of a larger movement to raise awareness about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and advocate for human rights in the region. Eyewitnesses described the scene as "chaotic" and "intimidating," with police using force to break up the crowd. "I saw people being thrown to the ground, and then arrested without any explanation," said one protester, who wished to remain anonymous. "It was clear that the police were trying to intimidate us into silence." The arrests have sparked outrage among human rights groups, who accuse the government of using anti-terrorism laws to suppress peaceful protests. "This is a classic example of how governments use these laws to silence dissent and maintain control," said Amira El-Fadil, a spokesperson for Amnesty International. According to Al Jazeera, the new arrest tally brings the total number of arrests related to Palestine Action protests in London to over 1,000 since the group's ban was announced. The government has maintained that the ban is necessary to prevent terrorism and protect national security. As the situation continues to unfold, human rights groups are calling for an investigation into police tactics and the use of anti-terrorism laws against peaceful protesters. "We demand that the government take immediate action to lift the ban on Palestine Action and respect the right to free speech and assembly," said El-Fadil. The pro-Palestine movement is expected to continue, with plans for further protests and demonstrations in the coming weeks. As the situation remains tense, one thing is clear: the struggle for human rights and justice in the region will not be silenced anytime soon. Sources: Al Jazeera: "UK police arrest almost 900 protesters at pro-Palestine Action rally" Al Jazeera: "Police Arrest Over 150 Protesters at Palestine Action Rally Outside UK Parliament" This story was compiled from reports by Al Jazeera and Al Jazeera.