Watch: Man climbs Big Ben tower, waves Palestinian flag before arrest

A man climbed Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower waving a Palestinian flag and shouting “Free Palestine.” He spent 16 hours on the structure before being arrested by police. Authorities worked with emergency crews to safely negotiate the situation, leading to road closures and canceled parliamentary tours.

​A man climbed Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower waving a Palestinian flag and shouting “Free Palestine.” He spent 16 hours on the structure before being arrested by police. Authorities worked with emergency crews to safely negotiate the situation, leading to road closures and canceled parliamentary tours.