Man Climbs Big Ben in London with ‘Free Palestine’ Flag, Sparks Outrage | VIDEO – wna24

A man climbed part of London’s famous Big Ben tower on Saturday, waving a Palestinian flag and shouting “Free Palestine.” He stayed there for 16 hours before finally coming down. Police arrested him soon after.  

The police got a call at 7:24 AM (GMT) about a man climbing the Elizabeth Tower, where Big Ben is located. By the time they arrived, he was already up there, refusing to come down.  

Emergency teams, including firefighters and police officers, rushed to the spot. To handle the situation, they shut down Westminster Bridge and canceled public tours of Parliament.  

For hours, officials tried to talk to the man, but he insisted he would come down on his own terms. Eventually, he agreed, and the police arrested him immediately.  

The incident quickly went viral on social media, with people sharing their opinions.  

Some mocked him, with one user saying, “Praying for heavy rain and strong winds.”  

Another joked, “Don’t walk under him,” while someone else wrote, “Leave him be… if he falls, that’s his problem.”  

A post about the protest gathered 11.8k views, 44 likes, 24 reposts, and 40 comments.  

The Metropolitan Police later said, “We worked with other agencies, including the London Fire Brigade, to bring this to a safe end while keeping everyone safe.”  

After his arrest, all roads around the area were reopened. However, the protest has raised concerns about security at one of London’s most famous landmarks.  

This incident comes at a time when protests over the Israel-Palestine conflict are increasing worldwide. The UK government recently warned that waving Palestinian flags or chanting certain slogans could be considered a crime.