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World · October 31, 2026

Dozens arrested outside US Embassy in London for supporting proscribed pro-Palestinian group

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Police in London arrested several hundred individuals on Saturday during a protest outside the U.S. Embassy. The demonstration was held in support of Palestine Action, a group the U.K. government designated as a proscribed terrorist organization in July 2025. While many arrests were made in London, a smaller vigil also took place outside the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland, where police are conducting follow-up inquiries. The arrests occurred shortly before a scheduled Supreme Court hearing regarding the legality of the group's ban.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Dozens of people were arrested at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in London.
  • The protest was held in support of Palestine Action.
  • Palestine Action is a proscribed organization under U.K. law.
  • The U.K. government's ban makes membership or support for the group punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
  • A separate demonstration occurred outside the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Breitbart and Daily Mail report 325 total arrests, while Washington Times reports 139 and CBS News cites an earlier figure of 48.
  • Breitbart reports the U.S. designated Palestine Action as a terrorist group in August under President Donald Trump's administration.
  • Breitbart mentions that over 4,000 people, including senior citizens and Holocaust survivors, have been arrested for supporting the group since the ban.
  • CBS News reports that protesters held signs reading 'I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.'
  • Breitbart notes the protest took place ahead of a two-day Supreme Court hearing on the group's ban starting Wednesday.

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