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UK Considers Banning Palestine Action
The British government is considering banning Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group known for its direct actions against Israeli-linked entities.
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Palestine ActionBritish Home OfficeElbit SystemsBarclays BankJewish National Fund
John WoodcockLord WalneyChaim Weizmann
- What external support has Palestine Action received?
- Palestine Action has garnered support from various groups, including the Palestine Youth Movement, Just Stop Oil, and Black Lives Matter, as seen in a recent joint statement.
- What kind of actions has Palestine Action been involved in?
- Palestine Action's actions include vandalism and attacks on buildings belonging to Elbit Systems, Barclays Bank, and other organizations; they have also stolen and damaged artifacts.
- What prompted the consideration of a ban on Palestine Action?
- A government report by Lord Walney, advising on political violence, recommended bans on "extreme protest groups," which included Palestine Action.
- What is the British Home Office considering doing regarding Palestine Action?
- The British Home Office is considering banning Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian protest group known for its direct action against Israeli-linked businesses.
- Despite facing arrests, what is the current state of Palestine Action's activities?
- The group has faced arrests and claims to have "16 political prisoners," yet continues its activities. They have recently engaged in actions coinciding with the anniversary of the Balfour Declaration.