{
  "id": 17446019,
  "title": "Dozens arrested outside US Embassy in London for supporting proscribed pro-Palestinian group",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/dozens-arrested-outside-us-embassy-in-london-for-supporting-17446019",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T17:14:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/31/dozens-arrested-outside-us-embassy-in-london-for-supporting-proscribed-pro-palestinian-group/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LONDON (AP) — Over 100 individuals participated in a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in London on Saturday, according to police reports. The majority of those arrested were for expressing support for a proscribed organization, Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police stated that 48 people were taken into custody, with the majority of arrests being related to support for the banned group. Protesters held signs advocating against what they saw as genocide and in favor of \"Palestine Action.\" Some chanted \"free, free Palestine\" as they were led away. The U.K. government had previously classified Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, making membership or support a criminal offense punishable by up to 14 years in prison. A vigil was also held in Edinburgh, Scotland, with no arrests reported, but inquiries into those seen supporting the proscribed organization are ongoing. The protests occurred before an appeal at the Supreme Court on November 4 against Palestine Action's designation as a terror group. Supporters argue the ban is a violation of free speech, while the U.S. government has sanctioned the group in August. Palestine Action, formed in 2020, seeks to end U.K. military support for Israel, which it claims is committing genocide against Palestinians—an accusation Israel denies. The group has taken direct actions, such as breaking into an Israeli weapons factory in 2024 and causing damage at a Royal Air Force base in June 2025.",
  "summary": "LONDON (AP) — Dozens of people were arrested at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in London on Saturday in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action, police said.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "London police arrest dozens days before Supreme Court hearing on Palestine Action ban",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/london-police-arrest-dozens-days-before-supreme-court-hearing-on",
        "published": "2026-10-31T16:48:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Dozens arrested outside US Embassy in London for supporting proscribed pro-Palestinian group",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/dozens-arrested-outside-us-embassy-in-london-for-supporting",
        "published": "2026-10-31T17:14:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "UK police arrest Palestine Action supporters ahead of Supreme Court hearing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/uk-police-arrest-palestine-action-supporters-ahead-of-supreme-court",
        "published": "2026-10-31T17:30:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside U.S. Embassy in London",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/pro-palestinian-protesters-arrested-outside-u-s-embassy-in-london",
        "published": "2026-10-31T18:09:28.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}