London: A protester on Saturday climbed London's Elizabeth Tower, famously known as Big Ben, and waved a Palestinian flag from the iconic landmark. Streets around the building were shut down, and multiple emergency vehicles responded to the scene at the landmark, located on the east side of the UK's Houses of Parliament. According to Anadolu Agency, officers were at the scene working to bring the incident to a safe conclusion. They were assisted by the London fire brigade and the London ambulance service. A spokesperson for London's Metropolitan Police confirmed the coordinated response to address the situation. A spokesperson for the London fire brigade stated that firefighters were responding alongside the Metropolitan police service to reports of a person scaling the Palace of Westminster. The collaborative efforts aimed to ensure the safety and security of the area and the individual involved.