Summary
Two young pro-Palestinian activists in the UK were re-arrested while on bail. Civil rights groups are claiming these arrests show "intimidation tactics" against those supporting Palestine. These activists were previously involved in raids on factories tied to Israeli military supplies.
Key Facts
- Two activists, aged 21 and 23, were re-arrested in the UK while on bail.
- The 21-year-old, Qesser Zuhrah, was charged with encouraging crime through social media.
- The 23-year-old, Audrey Corno, was accused of breaching bail conditions by tampering with her electronic tag, which she denies.
- Both activists were involved in actions linked to Palestine Action, targeting military hardware manufacturers.
- The UK High Court ruled that banning Palestine Action as a "terrorist" organization was unlawful, but support for the group remains illegal as an appeal is pending.
- The head of campaigns at CAGE International suggested these arrests are part of broader repression against pro-Palestine activism in the UK.
- Zuhrah and Corno were released on bail after their re-arrest and are pending court appearances.
