London Marathon disrupted as red powder paint thrown by pro-Palestine protesters
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Why protesters threw red paint on Tower Bridge during London Marathon
- Two pro-Palestine protesters disrupted the London Marathon by throwing red paint onto Tower Bridge during the men's elite race.
- The two protesters, from the group Youth Demand, called for a trade embargo on Israel.
- Youth Demand identified the protesters as 18-year-old Willow Holland and Cristy North, and they were subsequently arrested.
- The protesters stated their actions were prompted by the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the UK government's support of Israel.
- The disruption did not appear to significantly impact the race itself.