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Raid on Israeli defence firm in UK: 4 Palestine Action activists jailed after court finds 'terror link'

Four members of the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action have been handed lengthy prison sentences for their role in a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems UK factory near Bristol that caused more than £1.2 million (over $1.5 million) in damage.

The Times of India

Palestine Action hunger striker may die within days, says doctor

Umer Khalid, 22, has stopped drinking water as well as food in protest against charges against him

The Guardian - UK

Did Palestine Action hunger strikers achieve their goals?

Their cause drew global attention and they influenced a £2bn defence contract decision but some key demands were not met

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Three Palestine Action protesters end their hunger strike

Four more who had paused opt not to continue after government opts against giving contract to Elbit Systems UK

The Guardian - UK

Greta Thunberg arrested in London over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard

Two other people held on suspicion of criminal damage after protest at insurance company’s offices

The Guardian - UK

Palestine Action activist hit police officer with sledgehammer, jury told

Six activists are accused of carrying out an attack at Elbit Systems in Bristol last year

The Independent UK

Palestine Action protest in London could set arrest record, say organisers

Defend Our Juries has received 1,500 pledges to attend and expects hundreds more to register by Saturday

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Israeli arms manufacturer closes UK facility targeted by Palestine Action

Exclusive: Elbit Systems UK Bristol site was subject of protest days before direct action group was proscribed

The Guardian - UK

Medics demand urgent help for alleged Palestine activist on prison hunger strike

Teuta Hoxha is awaiting trial accused of breaking into Israel-based defence firm Elbit Systems UK.

Evening Standard

Protesters charged over alleged Palestine Action defence firm raid face 18-month wait for trial

The alleged attack on Elbit Systems UK is estimated to have caused £1m worth of damage

The Independent UK

Former British soldier 'broke rules' in meeting with top Israeli arms firm

A FORMER British military officer broke Ministry of Defence (MoD) rules to meet with Israel's largest weapons manufacturer ...

The National (Scotland)

Five people charged over alleged break-in during Palestine Action protest

Prosecutors say aggravated burglary and assaults on police and staff had terrorist connection

Evening Standard

Five people charged over alleged break-in of Israeli-owned firm during Palestine Action protest

Prosecutors say aggravated burglary and assaults on police and staff had terrorist connection

The Independent UK

Five further arrests made over incident at Israeli defence firm’s UK site

The incident happened at the Elbit Systems UK building near Patchway on August 6 last year.

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Israel’s largest weapons firm lobbied Home Office on Palestine Action court case

ISRAEL’S largest weapons firm lobbied the Home Office for a retrial after criminal charges against Palestine Action’s co-founders were…

The Independent UK

Activists in court over break-in and £1m damage at Israeli defence firm UK site

Elbit Systems UK’s site near Patchway, Bristol, was allegedly attacked by members of Palestine Action in the early hours of August 6.

The Guardian - UK

Activists say they have proof ministers tried to influence police over Israeli arms firm protests

Palestine Action says papers show ministers attempted to sway police and prosecutors to crack down on protesters

The Guardian - UK

Seven appear in court over protest at Israeli-based firm’s UK site

Police say employees and officers were assaulted at Elbit Systems UK building in South Gloucestershire

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The Guardian - UK

Seven charged over protest at Israeli-based firm’s UK site

Police say employees and officers assaulted during protest at Elbit Systems UK building in Gloucestershire

Evening Standard

Palestine Action activists 'caused £1m of damage in raid on Israeli defence firm HQ'

A nursery school teacher and an Oxford graduate are among Palestine Action activists accused of terror-related allegations

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