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Oxford Student Arrest Sparks Controversy Over Pro-Palestinian Chant in UK

Several organizations have defended the use of a controversial protest slogan.

20 October 2025 · 01:08 UTC

The arrest of an Oxford University student accused of chanting an inflammatory slogan at a pro-Palestinian demonstration has ignited fierce debate across the United Kingdom.

Some activist groups have defended the chant as political expression, while critics denounce it as hate speech.

Authorities say the incident is under investigation as tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict continue to reverberate on British campuses.