Police criticized for handling of anti-Israel protest at Parliament

Controversial slogan projected by protesters

Police are facing backlash for their response to an anti-Israel demonstration at Parliament, where protesters projected an inflammatory slogan onto the building during a debate on a Gaza war ceasefire. The phrase "from the river to the sea" sparked outrage and accusations against the officers.

Accusations of inaction and concerns over anti-Semitic abuse

Officers were criticized for allegedly not intervening as the contentious slogan was displayed on the Commons. Jewish Tory Andrew Percy raised concerns about the surge in anti-Semitic abuse following recent events and accused the police of ignoring the issue. He highlighted the seriousness of the situation and the need for immediate action.

Response from authorities and ongoing investigations

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt stated that authorities are investigating the projection of the image onto the tower that houses Big Ben. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police noted that the use of the slogan in a public protest setting is not considered a criminal offense, adding to the complexity of the situation.