FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Why protesters threw red paint on tower bridge during london marathon | History Defined

• 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.

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