Hundreds Arrested as Pro-Palestine Protests Sweep European Cities
LONDON & BARCELONA – Large-scale pro-Palestine demonstrations across major European cities resulted in hundreds of arrests as protests unfolded in london, Barcelona, and Amsterdam, among others. Demonstrations reflect growing international concern over the ongoing conflict and its humanitarian impact.
The protests, drawing hundreds of thousands of participants in cities like Barcelona and Madrid, underscore a surge in global activism related to the crisis. Authorities responded to unrest with arrests, particularly in Barcelona where demonstrators targeted branches of Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Burger King. The demonstrations highlight the escalating tensions and the widespread public demand for a resolution to the conflict.
In London, police intervened in a demonstration at Trafalgar Square, making numerous arrests. Simultaneously, in Barcelona, Spanish authorities reported approximately twenty agents sustained minor injuries during clashes with protestors following demonstrations at fast-food restaurants. Eight individuals were taken into custody. Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported the incidents.
Amsterdam is bracing for a notable pro-Palestine protest today, anticipated to be the largest of three planned “red line” demonstrations in the Netherlands.Previous protests in The Hague drew an estimated 150,000 participants, and organizers are hoping for an even larger turnout in Amsterdam. These demonstrations signal a sustained and growing wave of activism across Europe.
