London Activist Group Paints Attack on Ministry of Defense Building to Call for Arms Embargo on Israel
In the British capital, London, the activist group Youth Demand carried out a paint attack on the Ministry of Defense building demanding an arms embargo on Israel. Several activists were detained during the protest, while the Defense Minister responded harshly.
The British Ministry of Defense in London was the scene of a remarkable protest action. The activist group Youth Demand staged a painted attack on the ministry building, calling for an arms embargo on Israel in response to its operations against the Gaza Strip. This bold action took place on Victoria Street in the heart of London and caused a huge stir in the area.
Details of the Protest and Activists’ Demands
In the early hours of the morning, activists threw black and red paint at the entrance of the ministry building and wrote the message “Disarm” on the walls. Some activists were detained by British police. The group argued that the UK should cut its arms support to Israel, saying, “The ministry does not defend, it kills. We will no longer tolerate Britain’s complicity in this project of death.”
Youth Demand’s radical move is just one echo of the international outcry against Israel’s actions in the region. The group takes direct aim at the UK government’s policies, questioning the moral and ethical responsibilities of the arms trade.
UK Defense Secretary’s Response
British Defense Minister Grant Schapps said in a statement after the incident that the ministry and the armed forces cannot be intimidated and that they will continue with determination in the fight against terrorism. Schapps said, “Those who serve in the Ministry of Defense stand up to dictators and terrorists every day. Those who target us today are cowardly criminals who I am glad to see arrested,” Schapps said. The minister called the activists traitors, condemned their actions and reiterated their commitment to ensuring public safety.
Public and Political Reactions
The incident was widely reported on social media and in news bulletins. Various political figures and human rights organizations within the UK have called on the Ministry of Defence to reconsider its policies. In particular, they called for more transparent and ethical policies on the arms trade.
This protest in London raises serious questions about Britain’s foreign policy and arms trade practices.
