In London, six Greenpeace activists were arrested after pouring red dye into the pond outside the U.S. Embassy to protest American arms sales to Israel.
The demonstration involved tipping 300 liters of red-colored liquid into the water, turning it blood-red in a dramatic visual message.
The protest took place near the embassy in Nine Elms, where the pond is publicly accessible. According to police, there was no attempt to enter the secured embassy building. The activists were taken into custody on suspicion of criminal damage and conspiracy to cause criminal damage. Investigations are ongoing.
Greenpeace UK confirmed that a total of 12 activists were involved, though only six were detained. They used bicycles pulling trailers disguised as delivery vehicles to bring the dye, which the group claims is non-toxic and biodegradable. Among those arrested was Will McCallum, co-executive director of Greenpeace UK.
The group said the action was meant to draw attention to the human toll in Gaza, which they link to weapons supplied by the United States to Israel. Activists said their goal was to pressure the U.S. government to stop arming Israel amid the ongoing conflict.
The U.S. Embassy responded with concern, stating that the protest harmed the property’s 1.5 million-gallon water feature, which it described as an important environmental resource. Officials called the act wasteful and damaging.
This incident adds to a growing number of demonstrations across Europe criticizing military support for Israel. Greenpeace has long used bold, peaceful protest tactics to call attention to global issues, and this action continues their tradition of using striking visuals to deliver political messages. The group has not ruled out further demonstrations related to the Gaza conflict.