Pro-Palestinian Protesters Target Barclays at Wimbledon Over Alleged Gaza Genocide Funding
July 1, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters, including activist group Brandalism, and anti-Israel demonstrators gathered outside Wimbledon to target sponsor Barclays Bank.
Protesters accuse Barclays of allegedly funding genocide in Gaza and supplying arms to Israel.
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign claims Barclays finances companies that supply weapons to Israel.
A climate crisis organization compared Barclays to Shell, accusing the bank of contributing to the climate crisis.
Despite the mounting pressure, both Wimbledon and Barclays defended their partnership and have no plans to end it.
Speaker Lewis Backon called for Wimbledon to sever ties with Barclays, emphasizing the bank's involvement in the conflict.
The campaign aims to raise awareness among fans and urge Wimbledon to reconsider its partnership with Barclays.
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The Guardian • Jul 1, 2024
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Evening Standard • Jul 1, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate against Wimbledon sponsor
OutKick • Jul 1, 2024
Anti-Israel Protesters Demand Wimbledon Drop Barclays As Sponsor | OutKick