Hundreds of protesters clashed with authorities across the UK last night, targeting Brighton station in a fierce demonstration against Israel’s crackdown on activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Brighton Station Chaos as Demonstrators Block Traffic

Over 200 protesters flooded Brighton station on Thursday evening, seizing control of the concourse before marching into the city centre. They then brought traffic to a standstill at one of the busiest junctions. Similar scenes unfolded at train stations nationwide.

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The protests erupted after Israeli forces detained members of the Global Sumud Flotilla in the early hours of Thursday. The flotilla, which aimed to break the Gaza blockade, has sparked outrage among solidarity groups in Britain.

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