A drone hanging a Palestine flag flew over Twickenham as England took on Italy in the Six Nations, temporarily halting the match.
While the Six Nations game went ahead just moments later, it further highlighted the growing unrest including Palestinian protestors in recent times.
Only this weekend, a protestor managed to scale Big Ben as unrest went ahead on the streets below.
England went on to beat Italy 47-24 to keep their Six Nations dream alive, though if only a slim hope with France poised to claim victory.
England vs Italy halted after drone hanging Palestine flag flies over Twickenham
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The drone involved flew over temporarily before hovering off but not before it was noticed by people, who flocked to social media.
The Palestine flag draped underneath from two strings was spotted by officials, who halted the match before it flew off and play resumed.
Rugby fans fumed on social media with one taking to social media to write: “Where’s the RAF when you need them.”
Another posted: “Have a day off.”
While a third said: “Shoot it down.”
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