Drone flying Palestine flag spotted over Allianz Stadium, Twickenham during England vs Italy
03/10/2025 06:02 AM
Midway through the second half of the 2025 Six Nations match between England and Italy, an unexpected sight caught the attention of the capacity crowd in South West London.
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In the 67th minute, a drone was spotted hovering high above the Allianz Stadium in Rome, displaying the colors of the Palestinian flag. The unusual interruption momentarily shifted focus away from the game as security personnel assessed the situation, while fans in the stands turned their eyes skyward.
The drone's appearance comes the day after a dramatic solo protest at Big Ben in London. On Saturday, March 8, a man scaled the Elizabeth Tower, which houses the iconic clock, and unfurled a Palestinian flag high above Westminster. The climber remained on the structure for some time, drawing the attention of onlookers and law enforcement.
Authorities later used a cherry picker to remove him safely from the tower before taking him into custody. While the protest was not a mass demonstration, it made headlines and added to the ongoing global discourse surrounding the Middle East conflict.
With 82,000 spectators in attendance at the Allianz Stadium, the flag-bearing drone ensured that a political statement was seen by many. While the match continued without disruption, the brief but striking display underscored how international sports events are increasingly becoming arenas for political expression.
As tensions and conflict continues in the Middle East, such symbolic acts of protest are likely to continue, to raise an increase of awareness around the global issue.
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