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Palestine Action cofounder Ammori after High Court win: UK ban ‘backfired’

Palestine Action cofounder Ammori after High Court win: UK ban ‘backfired’

Summary

A UK High Court ruled that banning the group Palestine Action as a “terror” organization was against the law. The group aims to protest against Israeli war crimes by targeting arms manufacturers, particularly Elbit Systems. The court's decision was seen as a setback for the British government.

Key Facts

  • The UK High Court said the decision to ban Palestine Action was not reasonable.
  • Palestine Action cofounder Huda Ammori considers the decision a win for Palestine.
  • The group was banned after being linked to break-ins at sites related to the arms industry.
  • Critics compared the ban to putting the group on the same level as ISIS and al-Qaeda.
  • Palestine Action aims to stop weapons production linked to Israel's military actions.
  • Thousands protested the ban; nearly 3,000 were arrested during these protests.
  • The High Court said some actions by Palestine Action members were close to terrorism.
  • Amnesty International and UN human rights chiefs criticized the initial ban.
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