Dozens of pro-Palestine activists staged a demonstration outside RAF High Wycombe on Saturday, calling for an immediate halt to UK arms sales to Israel. The protest, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, saw campaigners waving flags and chanting slogans as tensions in Gaza continue to escalate.
Growing Pressure on UK Government
The protesters demanded that the British government impose an arms embargo on Israel, citing the rising civilian death toll in Gaza. Speakers at the event accused the UK of being complicit in the conflict through its military exports.
RAF Base: A Symbolic Target
RAF High Wycombe was chosen as the protest location due to its role in UK defence operations. While not directly involved in arms exports, the base represents Britain's military infrastructure that campaigners want redirected towards peacekeeping efforts.
Police Maintain Presence
Thames Valley Police monitored the peaceful demonstration, which lasted several hours. Officers reported no arrests or disturbances during the event, though some passing motorists expressed frustration at temporary traffic delays.
The protest comes as international pressure mounts on Western governments to reconsider their military support for Israel. Similar demonstrations have occurred across UK cities in recent weeks, reflecting growing public concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
