Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupts Clinton Event in Belfast

During a pro-Palestinian protest outside Queen's University in Belfast, where former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was speaking, four individuals were arrested for public order offenses. The protest coincided with the Global Innovation Summit 2024, attended by various political leaders, and drew around 200 demonstrators who criticized Clinton's stance on Gaza. Queen's University condemned the actions of a small group of protesters while affirming their commitment to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Similar protests occurred in Amsterdam, where police detained 265 demonstrators amid clashes, highlighting tensions surrounding the Gaza situation. The police's response to the protests was met with criticism and described as heavy-handed by some participants. Both incidents reflect the increasing mobilization and dissent regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.