Over 7,000 people to form human chain around UK parliament to protest against Israel arms sales
Over 7,000 people are expected to form a human chain around the UK parliament later today in response to a call issued by a coalition of Palestine solidarity groups.
In a post on X, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) said the protest is being staged to demand an end to UK arms sales to Israel and will be attended by members of parliament, trade unionists and cultural figures.
“Organisers say the action will symbolise the support that the majority of people in the country have for an immediate ceasefire and an end to arms sales to Israel,” PSC said.
🚨TODAY - Hands around Parliament
— PSC (@PSCupdates) July 18, 2024
📍Parliament Sq, London
⏰18 July, 6PM
Israel is committing war crime after war crime. Meanwhile our new government continues to arm Israel. Join us today as we form a ring of linked hands around Parliament and demand the UK #StopArmingIsrael. pic.twitter.com/2TrN7gg1Dy