Vile moment pro-Palestine protester rips down balloon display set up for the Israeli children kidnapped by Hamas terrorists and says ‘this is someone else’s demonstration’ before he’s taken away by police

A pro-Palestinian protester was seen tearing down a balloon display set up in solidarity with Israeli children kidnapped by Hamas.

The man, whose identity is not yet known, was seen snatching light blue balloons during the pro-Palestinian march on Sunday, believed to have been organized by the Brighton and Hove Palestinian Solidarity Campaign .

The man, who was carrying a large Palestinian flag at the time, was seen wearing a brown checked shirt, blue jeans and a black jacket.

When confronted by a horrified spectator, who asked why he had snatched the balloons, he replied: “It’s someone else’s demonstration.” »

When told that the public park where the protest took place was an “open space,” he replied: “No, but it’s not.”

As he turns to walk away, a police liaison officer can be seen escorting the protester out of the protest area.

A police liaison officer was seen escorting the protester out of the protest area.

He was then seen walking freely with protesters about 20 minutes later.

It is not yet clear whether the protester was punished for snatching the balloons.

Sussex Police said in a social media post earlier today: “We are aware of content circulating on social media in relation to protest activity in Brighton and Hove today, and we have taken measures.

“Woman arrested on suspicion of criminal damage; a man was arrested on suspicion of common assault; a man was arrested on suspicion of a racist public order offence; and another man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and racially aggravated public order offences.

It comes as hundreds of people gathered at a vigil in central London this morning to demand the safe return of innocent civilians currently being held hostage by Hamas.

Many were draped in Israeli flags and held signs saying “kidnapped” and “bring them home” with the names and faces of hostages captured by the terrorist organization.

Emotional peace songs rang out across Parliament Square as protesters sang the Israeli national anthem Hatikva – simply translating “hope”.

Those present also observed solemn moments of silence, broken only by chants of “Bring them home.”

Elsewhere in the UK, supporters also gathered in a silent vigil outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh to remember those held hostage.

Heart-shaped balloons were attached to the shoes to represent each of the hundreds of people believed to have been kidnapped.

Hundreds of people gathered at a vigil in central London this morning to demand the safe return of innocent civilians currently being held hostage by Hamas.

Many were draped in Israeli flags and held signs saying “kidnapped” and “bring them home” with the names and faces of hostages captured by Hamas.

Emotional peace chants rang out across Parliament Square as protesters gathered to sing the Israeli national anthem Hatikva – simply translating “hope”

Those present also observed solemn moments of silence that were broken only by chants of “Bring them home.”

Families and friends gather in Parliament Square holding photos with the names of Israeli hostages

Members of London’s Jewish community demonstrate outside the British Parliament to demand the release of hostages held by Hamas

More than 1,300 people were killed in Israel when Hamas militants launched a surprise attack from Gaza towards the south of the country.

Gunmen traveled by land and air, paraglided into Israel and attacked a music festival, gunning down more than 260 people.

Elsewhere, Hamas militants have killed entire villages and burned families in their own homes. Children and even babies were found shot in cold blood and even decapitated, officials said.

In response, Israel responded by relentlessly bombing Gaza.

Tel Aviv’s retaliation, which included a ground incursion into the territory, killed more than 9,000 people, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry.

The rising death toll since deadly Hamas raids on October 7 has sparked widespread protests in the UK, with thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters taking to the streets of London, Glasgow and Belfast on Saturday to demand a cease-fire. fire.

At the same time, Hamas announced almost a week ago that it would release foreign hostages in captivity in the coming days.

Elsewhere in the UK, supporters also gathered in a silent vigil outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh to remember those held hostage.

A collection of shoes was scattered on the floor next to a sign that read “Take Them Home.”

Heart-shaped balloons were attached to the shoes to represent each of the hundreds of people believed to have been kidnapped.

A man with an Israeli flag on his back can be seen paying respects

Images of the hostages were also on display as many gathered to pay their respects.

Around 240 hostages are believed to be being held by Hamas in Gaza, after the militant group attacked communities in southern Israel on October 7, triggering a violent bombing campaign and a ground incursion into the territory by the army Israeli.

Five hostages have been released to date, four of them after diplomatic negotiations and one following an Israeli army operation.

In a televised address, Abou Obeida, spokesperson for the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, said: “We have informed intermediaries that we will release a number of foreigners in the coming days.”

The announcement comes as international warnings mount over the bloodshed and growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, on a day when Israeli troops and Hamas militants are engaged in “fierce fighting” in the northern Gaza Strip. Gaza strip.

“Gaza will be a cemetery and a quagmire for the enemy, its soldiers and its political and military leaders,” Obeida said.