Holocaust survivor who laid flowers at Gaza protest questioned by police

WorldPolitics
24 Mar 2025 • 6:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos, 87, was questioned by London's Metropolitan Police following his participation in a pro-Palestine protest in Trafalgar Square on January 18.
  • Mr Kapos, who laid flowers at the square to commemorate Palestinian lives lost in the Israel-Hamas war, is one of nine people summoned for questioning after the protest, during which 77 arrests were made.
  • The Met Police allege that protesters violated pre-communicated Public Order Act conditions by moving from Whitehall to Trafalgar Square.
  • Mr Kapos, along with supporters, criticised the UK government's response to the conflict, urging condemnation of Israeli actions and an end to military contracts.
  • A group of Holocaust survivors and descendants has penned an open letter condemning the police's questioning of Mr Kapos.

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