Summary
The article discusses protests and direct actions taken by groups opposing Britain's military support for Israel, particularly in relation to Palestine. The Home Secretary plans to label one such group, Palestine Action, as a terrorist organization after they targeted military equipment manufacturers. Despite legal challenges, these actions aim to draw attention to what the activists see as injustices, without causing physical harm to people.
Key Facts
- Many people in Britain protested the Iraq war and called for an arms embargo on Israel, but the government did not change its stance.
- Direct actions by groups like Palestine Action target military equipment related to Israel.
- The Home Secretary wants to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist group after their activists damaged a Ministry of Defence aircraft.
- Palestine Action started in 2020 and focuses on disrupting companies like Elbit Systems that provide military supplies.
- Activists in this group have been arrested, and some see themselves as political prisoners.
- These activists have not harmed people but aim to stop support for what they consider genocide in Gaza.
- Palestine Action intends to challenge the government's terrorist label in court.
