Following a ban due to an earlier break-in at an RAF base, a protest in Parliament Square saw an estimated 1,500 participants. Police arrested 857 individuals for supporting Palestine Action, a proscribed group, with an additional 33 arrests for other offenses, including assaults on officers. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, during a visit to the Met’s control room, expressed support for the arrests, emphasizing that support for Palestine is distinct from support for a proscribed terrorist group. Deputy assistant commissioner Claire Smart noted the coordinated and violent nature of the operation.
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Following the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, a large demonstration in central London resulted in over 450 arrests, the largest single-operation arrest count in at least a decade for the Metropolitan police. The protest, organized by Defend Our Juries, saw hundreds gather in Parliament Square to show support for Palestine Action, leading to the arrests of individuals holding signs referencing the group. Despite criticism from Amnesty International and protesters, the Home Secretary reaffirmed the government’s decision to ban the organization, citing national security concerns. The arrests, which included some elderly individuals, occurred as the government simultaneously announced additional aid to Gaza.
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Following a ban, over 100 arrests have been made across the UK at events related to Palestine Action. Demonstrations took place in multiple cities, including London, Manchester, and Bristol, with arrests primarily made under the Terrorism Act 2000. Police confiscated signs and made arrests for supporting the group, while Defend Our Juries criticized the government’s actions. A high court hearing is scheduled to challenge the ban, which has been widely condemned by UN experts and civil liberties groups, while the home secretary announced the ban following Palestine Action activists breaking into RAF Brize Norton.
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Following the ban of Palestine Action, 29 protesters were arrested in Parliament Square on suspicion of terror offenses under the Terrorism Act 2000. The ban, which came into effect after a legal challenge failed, makes supporting the group a criminal offense, punishable by up to 14 years in prison, and even wearing related merchandise could result in a six-month sentence. The proscription of the group, which was approved by MPs and the House of Lords, occurred after the Home Secretary made the announcement. The protest was met with police action and cries of opposition from demonstrators.
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UK lawmakers approve ban of Palestine Action as terrorist group, and it’s a development that’s drawing a lot of reactions. Looking at the situation, it seems the decision stems from a clear-cut case of actions that fit the existing definition of a terrorist organization under UK law. The government’s official stance is rooted in specific activities, particularly those involving sabotage and actions intended to influence the government through ideological and political means.
Considering the events that have led to this ban, there’s a sense of surprise, though it’s tempered by the gravity of the group’s actions. A key factor appears to be the damage inflicted on UK military assets, specifically an RAF Voyager refuelling aircraft.… Continue reading
On June 20th, Palestine Action claimed responsibility for an intrusion at RAF Brize Norton, alleging they had disabled two air-to-air refuelling tankers using paint and crowbars. While Downing Street stated the incident did not disrupt operations, the Ministry of Defence confirmed damage to the aircraft. Following the break-in, Defence Secretary John Healey ordered a security review of all UK military bases, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the act as vandalism. RAF Brize Norton is a vital hub for UK air transport and refuelling, including flights to Cyprus, which has been the subject of scrutiny due to its involvement in reconnaissance flights over Gaza.
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Following Palestine Action’s claim of responsibility for significant damage at RAF Brize Norton, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the group’s impending proscription as a terrorist organization. This decision, to be formalized in parliament next week, stems from the group’s history of criminal damage, including the recent multi-million pound attack on the RAF base and other incidents targeting businesses. Proscription will criminalize membership or support for the group, potentially leading to lengthy prison sentences. While the government emphasizes that peaceful protest rights remain unaffected, a police crackdown on a subsequent Palestine Action protest resulted in multiple arrests.
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Following a pro-Palestinian activist group’s intrusion into RAF Brize Norton and subsequent vandalism of two military aircraft, the Home Secretary will introduce legislation to proscribe Palestine Action. This move, expected to be formalized in a parliamentary statement on Monday, will effectively criminalize membership in the group. The incident, condemned by the Prime Minister as “disgraceful,” triggered a security review across UK military bases. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the break-in, while RAF engineers assess the damage to the affected aircraft.
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Pro-Palestine activists vandalized the Trump Turnberry golf course in Scotland, spray-painting anti-Trump and pro-Palestine messages, and causing damage to the greens. Three individuals were arrested, with one charged and two released pending further investigation. Donald Trump, expressing outrage on Truth Social, called for harsh punishment for the “terrorists” involved. The group Palestine Action claimed responsibility, citing the U.S. government’s actions in Gaza as justification.
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Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland was vandalized by activists from Palestine Action, who painted “Gaza Is Not 4 Sale” on the grounds in response to Trump’s statements regarding plans for Gaza, including “cleaning out the whole thing.” The vandalism, which included damage to the greens and clubhouse, was described as a protest against the US administration’s alleged intent to ethnically cleanse Gaza and Trump’s rhetoric regarding the territory. Police are investigating the incident, while a resort spokesperson stated that the damage would not impact business.
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