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Palestine Action use drone to fly flag over Twickenham
A drone carrying the flag of Palestine flies over Twickenham Stadium, London, during the Men’s Six Nations match between England and Italy, March 9, 2025
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SUNDAY saw England play against Italy at the Allianz-sponsored Twickenham Stadium, in the Six Nations Rugby Tournament. In the 67th-minute of the match, a Palestine Action drone appeared above the stadium flying the Palestine flag.
Unlike the Elbit drones used to kill and maim Palestinians, Palestine Action’s drone came in peace but with a message: for stadium owners Allianz, Elbit’s insurers — demanding Allianz stop insuring Elbit.
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