Two shocking protests have reignited global attention on the Gaza conflict. One protester scaled London’s Big Ben, waving a Palestinian flag in defiance.
Days later, activists vandalized Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. Both acts sparked intense debate, highlighting the deep divisions over Gaza’s future.
Big Ben Standoff: A Protest in the Sky
Early Saturday morning, a man climbed the Elizabeth Tower, home to Big Ben, with a Palestinian flag in hand. Barefoot and determined, he perched himself high above London, refusing to come down. He called his protest a stand against “police repression and state violence.”
Authorities scrambled to respond. Roads shut down. Parliament tours were canceled. Security tightened. The standoff lasted over 16 hours as officials used a crane to reach him. Eventually, he was brought down safely in a cherry picker.
A small crowd cheered as he descended, chanting “Free Palestine” and “You are a hero.” His act of defiance turned into a powerful global statement.
Trump’s Turnberry Resort Targeted
Meanwhile, in Scotland, pro-Palestinian activists took aim at one of Trump’s most famous properties. The group Palestine Action vandalized Turnberry golf resort, spraying red paint across buildings and scrawling “Gaza is not for sale” on a green.
They also damaged a lamp post and tore up part of the course. Their message? A direct response to Trump’s widely criticized proposal to redevelop Gaza, which many saw as an erasure of Palestinian identity.
Trump’s team fired back. “This was a childish, criminal act,” a spokesperson for the Trump Organization said. But activists defended their actions, vowing to keep resisting what they called “US-Israeli colonialism.”
Trump’s Gaza Plan Sparks Outrage
Trump’s vision for Gaza has triggered international backlash. His suggestion to transfer ownership of the territory and “redevelop” it was met with anger.
Many accused him of ignoring Palestinian sovereignty. Even Arab nations rejected his proposal outright.
A video showcasing his Gaza redevelopment plan only fueled the outrage. Critics saw it as an attempt to whitewash the suffering of Palestinians.
The protests at Big Ben and Turnberry are just the latest signs of the growing anger worldwide.
A Fight Far from Over
From the historic heights of Big Ben to the elite greens of Turnberry, these protests have sent a clear message. The fight for Palestinian rights isn’t fading—it’s intensifying.
As authorities investigate the vandalism and the Big Ben standoff, one thing is certain: the world is watching, and the struggle over Gaza’s fate is far from over.
