Violent arrest as pickets protest Art Society fundraiser for Israel
Protest: picketers gather outside the RSA to demonstrate against its fundraising event for Israel, whose military are currently committing genocide against the people of Gaza.
Who would have thought the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce would blot its copy-book like this?
The RSA decided to hold an unpublicised (which indicates that the organisers have a guilty conscience) fundraising event for Israel today (December 14, 2023) at its headquarters in 8, John Adam Street, London – next to Charing Cross Station.
In attendance were said to be Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog (did we even know he was in the country?) and Tzipi Hotovely, that country’s racist ambassador to the UK.
Staff walked out in protest and started to picket, and calls soon went out for others to join them.
Inevitably, violence was bound to happen. And it seems to have been initiated by the Metropolitan Police – against a Jewish protester:
Violent arrest of Jewish activist protesting at a fundraiser for Israel at Royal Society of Arts, with Isaac Herzog and Tzipi Hotovely just now!! Near Charing Cross station. @netpol pic.twitter.com/Kf4eBWdhG2
— Isabella Kajiwara (@kajiifire) December 14, 2023
Here’s how events unfolded, courtesy of the social media:
Urgent – Get down to the Royal Society Of Arts NOW – 8 John Adam Street, just next to Charing Cross station.
Without informing anyone the RSA are holding a fundraiser for Israel with Isaac Herzog and Tzipi Hotovely in attendance. pic.twitter.com/qFetZbBm9J
— #BlackLivesMatterUK (@ukblm) December 14, 2023
Israel bombs, UK pays, how any kids did you kill today? pic.twitter.com/Qsfo4YROMj
— 🇵🇸b 〓〓 🐅 ☭ 🇵🇸 (@gdmorningcpn) December 14, 2023
🚨*URGENT
The Royal Society of Arts (RSA) is holding a fundraiser for Israel right now with Isaac Herzog and Tzipi Hotovely.
They did not tell staff. Workers have walked out and are trying to picket and need support.
📍*8 John Adam Street, next to Charing Cross station*.
— John Rees (@JohnWRees) December 14, 2023
Crowds have gathered outside the Royal Soviety of the Arts in London which is hosting a fundraiser for Israel.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and its ambassador Tzipi Hotovely are said to be in attendance. pic.twitter.com/I4ITs2Doee
— Areeb Ullah (@are_eb) December 14, 2023
Right now: RSA hosting Israel fundraiser with Tzipi Hotovely. After concerns raised, a Director wrote to all staff apologising, claims the client never disclosed details. They had to book it secretly! RSA should end the event immediately. Come down the picket now: 8 John Adam St! pic.twitter.com/b2sAlau1qY
— ashok kumar 🇵🇸 (@broseph_stalin) December 14, 2023
The Royal Society of Arts in London has held a fundraiser for Israel, with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in attendance alongside ambassador Tzipi Hotovely.
Members of the public and employees are holding a picket outside the venue. pic.twitter.com/qRgPruCR8u
— MintPress News (@MintPressNews) December 14, 2023
This is a developing story. Hopefully This Site will be able to provide further information later.
ADDITIONAL:
NEW: The Royal Society of Arts has apologised after hosting the 'ultra-right' Israeli ambassador.
The RSA said the event was held by 'an external client who did not disclose the full event details in advance' pic.twitter.com/bDfTYZUxMw
— The National (@ScotNational) December 14, 2023
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Metropolitan police boy thugs doing the dirty work for their masters the fascist tories again! How dare anyone peacefully protest against the zionist/fascist Israeli regime! And worse the RSA are colluding with this terrorist regime!