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London Sees Al-Quds Day Protests Amid Heavy Police Presence

3/16/2026

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London hosted al-Quds Day protests on March 15, 2026, with over 1,000 police officers deployed.
The Metropolitan Police reported three arrests, including one for supporting a proscribed organization.
Despite a government ban, demonstrators held a static protest, chanting 'death, death to the IDF' and displaying images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A counter-protest was organized to prevent clashes, and police ensured safety on both sides of the River Thames.

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Story summary

London hosted al-Quds Day protests on March 15, 2026, with over 1,000 police officers deployed.
The Metropolitan Police reported three arrests, including one for supporting a proscribed organization.
Despite a government ban, demonstrators held a static protest, chanting 'death, death to the IDF' and displaying images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A counter-protest was organized to prevent clashes, and police ensured safety on both sides of the River Thames.