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Nine cops hurt in clashes at Israel Embassy as Palestine supporters climb palace gates in protest over Gaza bloodshed
Joe Duggan
Updated: May 15 2021, 22:22 ET
Joe Duggan
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NINE cops were injured as riot police clashed with pro-Palestine demonstrators outside the Israeli embassy in London yesterday.
Tensions flared as protesters clambered onto the gates next to Kensington Palace during the demo as the worst violence in years raged between Israel and militants in Gaza. Read our Israel-Gaza live blog for the very latest updates.
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Protesters at a march in support of Palestinians have scaled the walls of Kensington Palace todayCredit: PA
Organisers say immediate action needed by the UK Government to end brutal violence against Palestinians
Demonstrators descended on Hyde Park near Marble Arch to begin a March at midday on Saturday
A video showed that some of the protesters clashed with police, throwing drinks towards officers
Nine officers were injured during the protests, and nine people were arrested, the Metropolitan Police said
Huge crowds of demonstrators scaled buildings, and climbed on top of the gates of Kensington palace
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Diane Abbott and Zarah Sultana are among those giving talks
Thousands of Palestinians have been forced to flee their homes after a week of sustained conflict
Boris Johnson has spoken against the "shameful racism" after antisemitic behaviour in London Street as the conflict between Israel and Islamist terrorist group Hamas continued into its eighth day.
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