On Saturday, March 8, a protester climbed Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben, in London. He waved a Palestinian flag from the famous landmark. Streets around the area were closed, and many emergency vehicles arrived at the scene. The tower is part of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the UK Parliament. The protester continued to live-stream video from the side of the tower for more than four hours. Authorities monitored the situation closely while trying to handle the incident safely. It is unclear how the protester managed to climb the tower or what actions will be taken against him. The event caused disruptions in the area, drawing attention from both the public and media.