President Trump has been sabotaged by pro-Palestinian activists in one of Scotland's golf resorts in response to his proposal to clear the Palestinian population's Gaza Strip.
Militants of the British-based group Palestinian Action said they painted “Not for Sale” in giant letters on lawns overnight, targeting Mr. Trump’s Turnberry golf course and hotels in southwestern Scotland. They also destroyed the exterior walls of the club with red spray paint.
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“Rejecting Donald Trump's treatment of Gaza seems to be his favorite property,” the group said.
“To make it clear that we have shown him that his own property is safe from acts of resistance,” it said in a statement.
Scottish police said it received reports of damage to the golf course in the early hours of Saturday and the inquiry was
In progress. No arrests.
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Mr. Trump raised his anger last month The United States “takes over” Gaza and turned it into a “Middle East Riviera” while forcing its Palestinian residents to move to Egypt or Jordan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Foreign Minister from Muslim Country on Saturday Mr. Trump's proposal was rejected.
Ministers did not specifically mention Mr. Trump, who rejected “the plan aimed at replacing the Palestinian people alone or collectively… as ethnic cleansing, serious violations of international law and crimes against humanity.”
The future of Gaza is uncertain Ceasefire The 15-month war between Israel and Hamas has been suspended because the second phase of the agreement has not been eliminated yet, so it is unclear what will happen next.
Turnberry is one of two resorts Mr Trump owns in Scotland, the ancestral home of his mother.
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A spokesperson for the resort called the activist a “naive, criminal act” and added that the team will make sure it does not affect the business.
They said: “Turnberry is a national treasure and will continue to be the number one beacon for luxury and excellence in the golf world.”
Turnberry is one of the 10 rotation courses hosting the British Open, the oldest of four major champions in men's golfing. But it hasn't staged the event since Mr. Trump purchased the course in 2014 and renovated several loopholes.
Man with Palestinian flag arrested after climbing Big Ben
Elsewhere in London, a man was arrested earlier on Sunday as he climbed the Big Monster Tower at Westminster Palace in central London while barefoot and holding the Palestinian flag.
The man appeared to be protesting on a ledge a few yards above the Elizabeth Tower, which housed Big Ben, stepped onto the building after midnight and walked on the cherry pickers after a long conversation with negotiators. He encountered an ambulance waiting for him.
Traffic around London's Palace of Westminster was in a standstill for most of Saturday as emergency personnel tried to reach the man. Negotiators were lifted several times on the fire brigade ladder platform and then eventually talked to them.
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Westminster Bridge and a nearby street were closed for most of the day, with several emergency service vehicles on site as the crowd looked at the crowd. Police also blocked all pedestrians from entering the parliament square. A small group of supporters shouted “Free Palestine” behind nearby police officers.
Officials said the visit to the Parliament building was cancelled due to the incident.
“This is a protracted incident due to the details of the person's location and needs to ensure the safety of our officials, individuals and the wider public,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
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Whether the two protests have anything to do is not clear.
