"The Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for comprehensive protection after his embassy was targeted by masked men waving Israeli flags and union jacks. Husam Zomlot made the call after the group posed at the entrance to the embassy, in Hammersmith, west London, last Saturday. The building was defaced with stickers such as I love the IDF [Israel Defense Forces], according to images captured by security cameras."
"To those responsible, we clearly say your actions will not deter us. We will continue to advance Palestine-UK relations and defend the rights and lives of the Palestinian people. We have formally requested the British authorities to provide immediate and comprehensive protection for the embassy and our personnel from such attacks. We call on them to investigate this incident fully and hold those responsible accountable for this incident and other incidents."
Husam Zomlot called for immediate and comprehensive protection after masked men waving Israeli flags and union jacks posed at the entrance to the Palestinian embassy in Hammersmith, west London. Security cameras showed the building defaced with stickers including 'I love the IDF'. The mission held a flag-raising ceremony on 22 September after Britain recognised the Palestinian state, but security arrangements remained unchanged despite higher profile. Staff reported prior attacks and death threats in 2023. A planned demonstration encouraged supporters to bring union jacks, Israeli flags and megaphones. The embassy formally requested investigation, accountability and enhanced diplomatic protection from British authorities.
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