Protesters arrested in the UK for supporting banned Palestine Action group
Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested in London on suspicion of 'terrorism' for showing support for the now-banned Palestine Action group, including an 83-year-old reverend.
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Protesters arrested in the UK for supporting banned Palestine Action group
Protesters arrested in the UK for supporting banned Palestine Action group NewsFeed Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested in London on suspicion of 'terrorism' for showing support for the now-banned Palestine Action group, including an 83-year-old reverend. Video Duration 00 minutes 53 seconds 00:53 Video Duration 00 minutes 53 seconds 00:53 Video Duration 02 minutes 59 seconds 02:59 Video Duration 01 minutes 20 seconds 01:20 Video Duration 02 minutes 30 seconds 02:30 Video Duration 00 minutes 54 seconds 00:54 Video Duration 01 minutes 25 seconds 01:25
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