Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Trudeau during House of Commons question period

Canada
Published 14.02.2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Trudeau during House of Commons question period

Pro-Palestinian protesters made their manner into the House of Commons and briefly disrupted query interval at this time.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was answering a query from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre when protesters within the public gallery started making noise.

A handful of individuals carried banners and chanted “free free Palestine, stop arming Israel.”

House of Commons safety grabbed the banners and escorted demonstrators out, however some stored chanting close to the exit. 

The Speaker stopped debate for 2 minutes earlier than resuming proceedings a number of minutes later. 

Visitors who enter the House of Commons to look at query interval from the general public gallery should undergo safety screening once they enter the constructing.