Actor Khalid Abdalla Summoned by Police Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Amid Growing Tensions

March 4, 2025
Actor Khalid Abdalla Summoned by Police Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Amid Growing Tensions
  • Khalid Abdalla, known for his role in The Crown, has been summoned for a formal police interview by the Metropolitan Police concerning a pro-Palestinian protest.

  • He announced the police summons on Instagram, revealing that he received a letter inviting him to the interview alongside other participants, including 87-year-old Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos.

  • The protest, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, took place in Whitehall and was altered to a static rally due to police-imposed restrictions aimed at preventing disruptions.

  • This rally drew tens of thousands of attendees, coinciding with a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hamas amidst ongoing violence in Gaza.

  • Abdalla has expressed concerns about the UK government's increasing restrictions on the right to protest, particularly regarding issues related to Palestine.

  • As of now, 21 individuals have been charged in connection with the protest, with police having arrested 77 people for allegedly breaching conditions set for the event.

  • The Palestine Coalition has condemned the police's actions, alleging an attempt to suppress public protest related to Palestine solidarity efforts.

  • Prominent figures, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and shadow chancellor John McDonnell, have also been questioned by police regarding the same protest.

  • During the protest, police claimed that demonstrators attempted to breach their lines, a claim that organizers and attendees vehemently deny.

  • Abdalla has been an outspoken advocate for Gaza, previously signing an open letter criticizing the BBC for removing a documentary about Gaza's children.

  • He emphasized the importance of defending the right to protest and condemned censorship of pro-Palestinian voices on social media.

  • The police have sent letters to various activists, including Abdalla and Kapos, alleging breaches of protest conditions during the rally.

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