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Protesters disrupt red carpet to demand arms embargo on Israel
[Youth Demand]

PROTESTERS disrupted the red carpet premiere of movie We Live in Time at London’s Southbank Theatre on Thursday evening to demand an arms embargo on Israel.

Two activists from Youth Demand stood on the red carpet holding a Palestine flag with the words “Stop arming Israel” written on it.

Other protesters were detained by security before they could gain access. No arrests were made.

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