Pro-Palestine activists sentenced as terrorists over damage at Israeli arms factory in UK
Summary
Four pro-Palestine activists were found guilty of damaging equipment at an Israeli arms factory in the UK and will be sentenced as terrorists, a judge ruled. The activists caused over £1.2 million in damage during a 2024 break-in at the Elbit Systems site and were linked to politically motivated actions against the UK government.Key Facts
- Four activists—Samuel Corner, Charlotte Head, Leona Kamio, and Fatema Rajwani—were convicted of criminal damage at an Israeli arms factory in Gloucestershire, UK.
- The damage included over £1.2 million worth of harm to military equipment and drones at Elbit Systems.
- Samuel Corner was also convicted of causing grievous bodily harm after striking a police officer with a sledgehammer.
- The judge ruled their crimes had a “terrorist connection” because the damage aimed to intimidate the government and promote a political cause.
- Sentencing under this ruling will lead to harsher punishments and longer prison time.
- The defense argued it is unusual and unfair to label non-violent crimes as terrorism.
- A police officer injured in the attack reported lasting physical and mental effects.
- Around 500 protesters demonstrated outside the court supporting the activists, and more than 70 people were arrested for allegedly supporting Palestine Action.
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