Palestine Action: What has the group done, as it faces a ban?
Summary
Members of the UK Parliament voted to classify the group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization under the Terrorism Act 2000. The decision came after Palestine Action activists damaged military planes at a Royal Air Force base. The group, which protests the arms trade with Israel, is challenging this decision in court.Key Facts
- UK Parliament voted to label Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
- The vote passed in the House of Commons with 385 in favor and 26 against.
- Home Secretary Yvette Cooper proposed the change under the Terrorism Act 2000.
- Palestine Action members recently caused damage at RAF Brize Norton by spraying paint on military planes.
- The High Court in London is reviewing a challenge to the order.
- Palestine Action conducts protests and actions against companies linked to the Israeli military.
- The group often targets the Israeli arms manufacturer, Elbit Systems, in its protests.
- In 2022, their protests resulted in property damage exceeding 1 million pounds in one incident.
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