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UK police arrest 94-year-old Jewish barrister at pro-Palestine rally
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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A 94-year-old Jewish barrister was arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration in the United Kingdom, Al Jazeera English reported. The activist, whose legal background spans decades, was detained while participating in a rally organized to support Palestine Action, a direct-action group focused on Palestinian rights.
Pro-Palestine demonstrations in Britain have drawn participants across religious and ethnic backgrounds, including Jewish supporters critical of Israeli government policies.
