British police to restrict ‘repeated protests’ after arresting nearly 500 pro-Palestinian protesters

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Authorities in the United Kingdom have been granted sweeping powers to restrict what they call “repeated protests” organized by pro-Palestinian protesters.

The British government announced the move on Sunday, one day after nearly 500 arrests were made at Trafalgar Square in central London. The targeted demonstration was held in support of Palestine Action, which the U.K. designated as a terrorist organization in July.

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