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flag Peter Tatchell was arrested in London for protesting with a sign calling to "globalize the intifada," sparking debate over free speech and antisemitism.

flag British LGBTQ activist Peter Tatchell, 74, was arrested in London on January 31, 2026, during a pro-Palestinian protest for holding a sign with the phrase "Globalise the intifada," which authorities say incites violence. flag The arrest was part of a new Metropolitan Police policy targeting the slogan following a deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. flag Tatchell, a longtime human rights advocate, claimed the phrase was a call for nonviolent resistance and criticized the crackdown as an overreach driven by foreign pressure. flag Thirteen people were arrested at the protest, which drew criticism from Jewish groups over rhetoric deemed antisemitic. flag The incident underscores growing tensions over protest rights, free speech, and the use of inflammatory language in demonstrations related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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