Palestine Action

Jailed UK Palestine Action members end hunger strike, claim victory

Kamran Ahmed, Heba Muraisi, and Lewie Chiaramello announced the end of the hunger strike, started by seven activists jailed for participation in a campaign of political violence and vandalism.

JANUARY 16, 2026|ByMICHAEL STARR

SUPPORTERS OF Defend Our Juries take part in a protest as part of the group's campaign to lift the ban on Palestine Action, ahead of a judicial review in London next week, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, November 22, 2025.

A demonstrator uses a megaphone during a protest against US military action in Venezuela, at Lafayette Square in front of the White House, Washington, DC, January 3, 2026.

'Hands off Venezuela': Anti-Israel activist groups hold protest against US for Maduro arrest

Some activists displayed hammer and sickle imagery, while activists from Palestinian Assembly for Liberation-Awda NY/NJ marched with a banner calling for "liberation" and "return."

JANUARY 4, 2026|ByMICHAEL STARR

Greta Thunberg protesting in London, December 23, 2025.

Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London under Terrorism Act

Thunberg was holding a sign reading "I support Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide," at a protest denouncing an insurance company's ties with Israeli defense giant Elbit systems.

DECEMBER 23, 2025|ByJAMES GENN

Moazzam Begg is released from Belmarsh Prison on October 1, 2014 in London, England.

UK pro-Palestine activist calls bin Laden's 9/11 letter 'voice of freedom'

He did not address the Bondi attack in his comments but later called it “callous” on X while condemning the IDF as “depraved,” the report said.

DECEMBER 22, 2025|BySHIR PERETS

UK seeks to block challenge to Palestine Action ban under anti-terrorism laws

Palestine Action has increasingly targeted Israel-linked companies in Britain, often spraying red paint, blocking entrances, or damaging equipment.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByREUTERS

MEMBERS OF the Palestine Action Group gather in Sydney, in May.

Antisemitism accusations hound Corbyn’s new party as advisor accuses PM of taking money from Israel

Andrew Feinstein was recorded claiming that “powerful Israel lobbyists” were influencing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour government.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

A protester holds a sign as demonstrators from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign call for an arms embargo on Britain's weapons exports to Israel, as part of the group's Summer of Action for Gaza, at RAF High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire, Britain August 16, 2025.

Palestine Action breaks into Elbit Systems German office

Federal criminal investigators in Germany warned in late August that arms manufacturers face risks of property attacks from mounting protests

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

Almost 900 people were arrested at London Palestine Action protest, police say

Of those, 857 were detained for showing support for a banned group, while 17 were arrested for assaults on officers after police said the protest turned violent.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByREUTERS

A man reacts as police officers operate during the "Lift The Ban" rally organised by Defend Our Juries, challenging the British government's proscription of "Palestine Action" under anti-terrorism laws, in Parliament Square, in London, Britain, September 6, 2025.

UK police arrest around 425 at latest protest for banned Palestine Action

Palestine Action's ban, or proscription, puts the group alongside al-Qaeda and ISIS and makes it a crime to support or belong to the organization, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025ByREUTERS

Demonstrators hold a Palestinian flag in front of police officers, on the day of the "Lift The Ban" rally organised by Defend Our Juries, challenging the British government's proscription of "Palestine Action" under anti-terrorism laws, in Parliament Square, in London, Britain, September 6, 2025.

UK crackdown continues: 114 people charged for supporting Palestine Action

Over 700 people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action since the group was proscribed, with 521 being arrested on August 9 for displaying placards supporting political vandalism.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

A woman holds a Palestinian flag as demonstrators attend a rally organised by Defend Our Juries, challenging the British government's proscription of "Palestine Action" under anti-terrorism laws, in Parliament Square, in London, Britain, August 9, 2025.

UK bestseller author says she will donate to Palestine Action, doesn't care about terrorism charges

Author Sally Rooney has pledged to donate the proceeds from BBC productions of her novels to Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian activist group designated as a terrorist organization.

AUGUST 20, 2025ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

Author Sally Rooney poses for a photograph ahead of the announcement of the winner of the Costa Book Awards 2018 in London, Britain, January 29, 2019

UK to prosecute 60 for Palestine Action support, over 700 arrests since July

More than 700 people have been arrested in relation to Palestine Action since it was proscribed on July 5.

AUGUST 17, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER

Ex-Guantanamo detainee, suspected al-Qaeda member among 460 arrested at UK Palestine Action protest

Officers made arrests after crowds, waving placards expressing support for the group, gathered in Parliament Square, the force said on X.

AUGUST 9, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Supporters of pro-Palestinian campaign organisation Palestine Action demonstrate outside London's High Court in London, Britain, July 4, 2025.

UK counterterror police arrest fifth pro-Palestine activist linked to RAF vandalism - report

The damage of two military aircraft at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire was claimed by Palestine Action.

AUGUST 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

People gather outside London's High Court as Palestine Action's co-founder wins bid to challenge UK terror group ban, in London, Britain, July 30, 2025.