A man climbed the Big Ben tower in London holding a Palestinian flag, causing traffic disruptions. Negotiators eventually talked him down and he was taken to an ambulance. Tours of the Houses of Parliament were canceled due to the incident.
Key Points
Man climbed Big Ben tower holding Palestinian flag
Negotiators talked him down safely
Traffic disruptions around Palace of Westminster
Tours of Houses of Parliament canceled
Pros
Negotiators successfully talked the man down and he was safely taken to an ambulance.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
Cons
Traffic disruptions occurred around the Palace of Westminster in London.
Tours of the Houses of Parliament had to be canceled due to the incident.