Summary
Five pro-Palestinian activists have pleaded not guilty in a UK court to charges of breaking into a British military air base and damaging aircraft. The alleged incident occurred in June at the Brize Norton Royal Air Force base. The activists' trial is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
Key Facts
- Five activists are accused of breaking into a UK military air base and damaging two planes.
- The activists allegedly sprayed red paint on two aircraft at the Brize Norton base.
- They pleaded not guilty to charges related to damaging property in a UK court.
- The activists are connected to Palestine Action, a group banned by the UK government.
- Their trial is set to start in January 2027 at London’s Old Bailey court.
- No request for bail was made by the activists, despite this being a key demand.
- Palestine Action advocates against UK support for Israel and is classified as a "terrorist" organization by the UK as of July 2025.
- Over 1,600 people were arrested in connection with the banned group after its proscription.
