Man holding Palestinian flag scales London’s Big Ben hours after protesters target Trump golf course

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Emergency services were called to London’s Palace of Westminster on Saturday after a man carrying a Palestinian flag scaled the Elizabeth Tower, popularly known as “Big Ben.”

The man, who was barefoot and wearing all black, clung precariously to the side of the tower – home to one of the world’s most famous clocks – as the fire brigade attempted to speak with him.

Crowds of people gathered on Parliament Square below to watch the scenes unfold.

Westminster Bridge was closed in both directions due to the incident, police said.

Elsewhere, pro-Palestinian protestors vandalized one of US President Donald…