Peter Tatchell Arrested at London Pro-Palestine Protest Over 'Intifada' Placard

Human rights activist Peter Tatchell was arrested on Saturday during a pro-Palestine demonstration in central London for carrying a placard that read: "Globalise the intifada: Non-violent resistance. End Israel's occupation of Gaza & West Bank."

The 74-year-old campaigner described his arrest as "an attack on free speech," stating that the term "intifada" means uprising or resistance against Israel's occupation and is not inherently violent or antisemitic.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest, noting that officers detained a man on suspicion of a public order offense for displaying a sign with the words "globalise the intifada."

Tatchell was taken to Sutton police station following his arrest.

The demonstration, organized by the Palestine Coalition, saw thousands marching through central London, calling for an end to the UK's arms sales to Israel.

In December, the Metropolitan Police announced that protesters chanting "globalise the intifada" would be arrested, citing a change in context following the Bondi Beach terror attack.