Pro-Palestine Protesters Disrupt Armistice Day Commemoration
- Demonstrators blocked access to Parliament Square as part of their protest during a national silence for Armistice Day.
- The protest included banners advocating against military support for Israel.
- The timing of the protest aimed to draw attention to their cause during a significant moment of reflection.
On November 11, 2024, Pro-Palestine protesters gathered in London’s Parliament Square during a two-minute silence to commemorate Armistice Day. This silence, observed at 11am, marks the end of World War I in 1918. Demonstrators from the group Youth Demand sat on the road and displayed banners reading 'Stop arming Israel' and 'Never again for anyone.' Their action, intended as a form of silent protest, coincided with the nationally recognized solemn moment honoring fallen soldiers. This disruption attracted attention to their cause amid broader discussions on military support and international relations. The protest has prompted inquiries from media outlets to both Youth Demand and the Metropolitan Police regarding the event's management and implications for public demonstrations in sensitive contexts.