Holocaust survivor who laid flowers at Gaza protest questioned by police

• Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos, 87, was questioned by London's Metropolitan Police following his participation in a pro-Palestine protest in Trafalgar Square on January 18.
• Mr Kapos, who laid flowers at the square to commemorate Palestinian lives lost in the Israel-Hamas war, is one of nine people summoned for questioning after the protest, during which 77 arrests were made.
• The Met Police allege that protesters violated pre-communicated Public Order Act conditions by moving from Whitehall to Trafalgar Square.
• Mr Kapos, along with supporters, criticised the UK government's response to the conflict, urging condemnation of Israeli actions and an end to military contracts.
• A group of Holocaust survivors and descendants has penned an open letter condemning the police's questioning of Mr Kapos.

Read More

Holocaust survivor, 87, questioned by police after laying flowers at Trafalgar Square during Gaza protest