Holocaust memorial covered during London anti-Israel march: 'Sad but necessary'

London’s Hyde Park faced intense backlash over the weekend after a Holocaust memorial was covered ahead of a anti-Israel march on Saturday.

Locals quickly noticed that a blue tarpaulin was placed on the park’s tribute to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust in preparation for a massive rally protesting the war in Gaza.

The Metropolitan Police denied involvement, stating that the decision was made by park authorities. In a later statement, Royal Parks seemed to confirm that...