Typical of the Arab supporters in the UK.
24 May 2024
[Protesters and counter-protesters gathered
in north London over the screening of
a documentary about the Hamas attack
on 7 October.
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian supporters
protested outside the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley
on Thursday over the screening
of Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre,
which focuses on the victims and survivors
of the Hamas attack on the Nova festival.
Pro-Palestine groups called for the screening
to be cancelled at the protest,
while crowds waving Israeli flags
staged a counter protest.
The cinema, which was defaced with
red graffiti in the lead up to the screening,
said it did not "take sides" and as an
independent venue should
"uphold freedom of expression".
The Met Police said it was investigating
the vandalism as a possible "hate crime".
No arrests had yet been made.
On 7 October, more than 360 young
partygoers were killed by Hamas attackers,
who stormed the festival site near
the Israel-Gaza perimeter fence.
Another 40 were taken hostage.
The film was shown as part of the
Israeli film festival Seret,
which was held in London from 16 to 23 May.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said that
Section 14 conditions were put in place
during the protest.
"Demonstrators could continue to protest,
but had to move into designated areas.
This was to keep all those involved safe,"
the force said.
"Pro-Palestinian protesters left the
area and officers remained on scene
to help minimise congestion and keep
roads open.’’]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7226n76w38o