British MPs vote to ban Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group

Parliament voted 385-26 in favour of the measure against the group on Wednesday, the move coming after its activists broke into a military base last month and sprayed red paint on two planes in protest at the UK’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza. Critics …

'Free Palestine' protesters graffiti attack on former Prime Minister's statue

A statue of former prime minister David Lloyd George was covered in red paint and had slogans daubed on it in an incident linked to "Free Palestine" protests. The graffiti attack happened overnight on Monday at the site on Y Maes in the centre of …

Palestine Action ban passes in Lords with group set to be condemned as terrorists

A move to proscribe Palestine Action as a terror group is set to become law after clearing the House of Lords this afternoon. Peers backed proscribing the group under the Terrorism Act 2000 without a vote - though they threw out a last-ditch attempt by the …

Palestine Action activists charged over UK base break-in

LONDON: Four Palestine Action activists were due in court Thursday over a break-in at a UK air force base that has provoked Britain’s government to move to ban the protest group. Two aircraft in southern England were sprayed with red paint last week, …

Proscription of Palestine Action

British MPs have voted by a majority to designate Direct Action Group, Palestine Action, as a terrorist organization. I think it is just complete hypocrisy … the British government arming a terrorist state and calling a non-violent organization ‘terrorists …

UK charges four activists over airbase break-in tied to Palestine protest

British counter-terrorism police have charged four pro-Palestinian activists in connection with a break-in at a UK military airbase, where two planes were vandalised as part of a protest against the UK government’s support for Israel.The activists, aged …

Four in court over RAF base break-in claimed by Palestine Action

Moment police swoop on Palestine Action mob as four arrested amid MPs' vote

Four people, including “a man who blocked the gates of Downing Street with his mobility scooter”, have been arrested "in the vicinity" of a Westminster protest by Palestine Action, the Metropolitan Police has said. Palestine Action supporters …

Charleston arts community supports Palestine by gathering to read poetry

"I got teary-eyed at multiple parts, and there was definitely an experience of safety and community, as well," Smith said.  Ellis, who is a poet as well, recited two poems: “oh, Rafah, aching Rafah” by American poet Rachel Corrie and “A Small …

UK parliament bans Palestine action as terror group amid rising tensions

British lawmakers have voted to officially ban the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, labeling it a terrorist organisation. The decision follows a series of disruptive protests, including one last month where activists damaged two aircraft at a Royal …