London police arrest at least 450 protesters at rally against Palestine Action ban

Police in London arrested at least 450 people at a rally protesting the UK government's decision to ban the direct-action group Palestine Action. The group was proscribed as a terrorist organization last month following an incident where members damaged planes they claimed were used for military operations in Gaza. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Parliament Square to support the group, leading to mass arrests for alleged support of a proscribed organization. The ban has drawn international criticism, including from the UN human rights chief, who called the measure disproportionate and unnecessary.