The PSNI had warned in advance that any individual expressing support for the banned Palestine Action group may be liable for arrest

Israeli police have blasted crowds with water cannons and made dozens of arrests as thousands of protesters demand a deal to free hostages in Gaza. One protester displays an image of an emaciated Palestinian child.

Israelis are holding protests calling for their government to end the war in Gaza. Palestinian leaders have also condemned a far-right Israeli politician for berating a notable Palestinian prisoner.

I support Palestine Action’.  The 74-year-old retired care worker wanted to sit on the ground with her fellow protesters, who gathered to show support for Palestine Action after the group was labelled a terror organisation.

The location of the protest was largely symbolic, as the Union-Tribune no longer has an official office downtown.

Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick is removed from Parliament for a second time after refusing to apologise for her pro-Palestine remarks. Speaker Gerry Brownlee says she’s named for disorderly conduct; NZ First backs debate but votes for removal.