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Saturday, November 11, 2023
Right-wing protesters clash with police in London ahead of pro-Palestinian march
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Right-wing protesters clash with police in central London ahead of a mass rally by pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
Thousands of police were deployed with tensions high ahead of the rally as it coincides with Armistice Day, which commemorates those who have died in conflict since World War I.
Dozens of right-wing protesters, many of them chanting “England till I die” scuffle with police as they broke through a police line to access Whitehall, where the Cenotaph is located, according to footage posted on social media.
Fighting has broken out as people shouting ‘England ‘till I die’ attempted to reach the Cenotaph ???? pic.twitter.com/tzjkMlMMpN
— Josh Gafson (@JoshGafson1) November 11, 2023
The Cenotaph memorial — the focal point of commemorations — will have a constant police presence until the conclusion of remembrance events on Sunday, said Scotland Yard.
Thousands gathered at the memorial at 11:00 a.m. to observe a two-minute silence.
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The Times of Israel Community.