Pro-Palestinian protests in London lead to covering of Holocaust memorial in Hyde Park ahead of an anti-Israel march. Controversy arises as locals express outrage and advocacy groups denounce the move.
Key Points
Hyde Park's Holocaust memorial covered ahead of pro-Palestinian rally
Government advisor Lord Mann advised protecting the memorial
Local groups and Holocaust survivors express outrage
Metropolitan Police under fire for incidents related to Jewish community
Pros
Highlighting the ongoing tensions and conflicts in the Israel/Palestine situation
Raising awareness about antisemitism and the importance of protecting memorials
Cons
Controversy and outrage surrounding the covering of the Holocaust memorial
Accusations of the Metropolitan Police excusing pro-Hamas activists