Six more people in court over alleged Palestine Action break-in at Israeli defence firm
Summary
Six more people have been charged in connection with a break-in at Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company, which was claimed by the group Palestine Action. The group was recently banned in the UK under terrorism laws. The accused face charges of aggravated burglary, criminal damage, and violent disorder.Key Facts
- Six people appeared at the Old Bailey in London charged with breaking into Elbit Systems in August 2024.
- The group Palestine Action is accused of organizing the break-in; they were banned under terrorism laws in July 2024.
- In total, 24 people are charged with offenses related to this incident.
- The charges include aggravated burglary and over £1 million in criminal damage.
- The accused allegedly used tools like sledgehammers during the break-in.
- A plea hearing for the six appeared in court is set for 12 December.
- A separate case involves a break-in at RAF Brize Norton, related to the same activist group.
- Amnesty International has launched a campaign against the UK's arrest of people supporting Palestine Action.
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