Pro-'Israeli' crowd in front of the Palestinian Embassy in the UK (Credit: @PalMissionUK via X)
Palestinian Embassy in London accuses UK of failing to protect its diplomats
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- Palestinian Embassy in London says pro-'Israel' activists repeatedly targeted its building.
- Embassy accuses UK of failing to meet obligations under the Vienna Convention.
- Staff report feeling unsafe after years of vandalism and intimidation.
The Palestinian Embassy in London is urging the British government to intervene after a masked pro-'Israel' group stormed and vandalized its premises, the latest in a string of incidents that diplomats say have escalated dramatically over the past two years.
In a statement posted on X, the embassy said, “...A group of individuals, mostly masked, carrying Israeli flags trespassed and vandalized the premises of the Palestinian Embassy in London.”
Urgent! Masked group attacks the Palestinian Embassy in London
— Palestine in the UK (@PalMissionUK) December 3, 2025
At 13:43 on Saturday, 29 November 2025, a group of individuals, mostly masked, carrying Israeli flags trespassed and vandalised the premises of the Palestinian Embassy in London.
We have formally requested the… pic.twitter.com/erQ2DMsS6c
Photos shared by the mission show demonstrators waving 'Israeli' and UK flags outside the building over the weekend, with several seen climbing the entrance steps and posing for pictures.
The images also captured stickers plastered across the embassy façade, including slogans such as “Anti-Zionism is racism,” “I love the Israeli army,” and “We are not Jews with trembling knees.” One sticker displayed a Union Jack merged with the Star of David.
The embassy said it has formally asked British authorities to provide “immediate and comprehensive protection for the embassy and our personnel from such attacks” and demanded a full investigation.
Addressing those involved, it added, “Your actions will not deter us. We will continue to advance Palestine-UK relations and defend the rights and lives of the Palestinian people.”
Later, a spokesperson for the embassy accused the British authorities of neglecting their responsibilities under international law.
The embassy says incidents targeting the mission have intensified since 'Israel' launched its war on Gaza, with diplomats reporting smashed windows, paint attacks, and groups attempting to barricade the entrance, all while staff were inside.
Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, states are obligated to safeguard foreign missions from intrusion, damage, or disruption. The embassy argues that the UK is falling short of these duties, a concern sharpened by Britain’s recent recognition of the State of Palestine in September.
