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Palestine Action
The latest news and top stories on Palestine Action. A UK-based activist group, Palestine Action is dedicated to disrupting the arms industry, particularly targeting British factories of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, to oppose British arms exports to Israel. Formed in 2020, its main activities involve direct action, including property damage and occupation of premises. Notably, Palestine Action was proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK from 5 July 2025 under the Terrorism Act 2000, making membership or support a criminal offence, following incidents such as damaging RAF aircraft.
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Dozens arrested at latest UK protest for banned group Palestine Action

The pro-Palestinian group was banned under anti-terrorism legislation in July, making it a crime to support or belong to the organisation.

Police officers detain a demonstrator on the day of the “Lift The Ban” rally organised by Defend Our Juries, challenging the British government’s proscription of “Palestine Action” under anti-terrorism laws, in Parliament Square, in London on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
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