British police have employed counterterrorism legislation against pro-Palestinian activists following a break-in at a military installation.
Pro-Palestinian Group Faces Counterterrorism Charges in the UK
Pro-Palestinian Group Faces Counterterrorism Charges in the UK
Three activists from Palestine Action arrested for vandalism at RAF base under terrorism laws.
The police in the United Kingdom have recently invoked counterterrorism legislation to arrest three individuals linked to the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, marking an unusual application of such laws against vandalistic actions rather than traditional terrorism threats.
On June 20, 2025, four individuals were taken into custody at Brize Norton, the largest Royal Air Force base in Britain, amidst an ongoing investigation into the group's activities. The government has proposed banning Palestine Action, intensifying scrutiny of its operations.
Authorities reported that the arrests were made under the Terrorism Act 2000, typically reserved for suspects planning major attacks associated with jihadist or extreme right-wing violence. One 29-year-old woman and two men, aged 36 and 24, were detained, along with a 41-year-old woman suspected of aiding them.
Footage released by Palestine Action depicted activists navigating the base on electric scooters and defacing military aircraft with red paint, drawing attention to their cause. The group has a history of targeting military-related entities, including Israeli defense contractors and even vandalizing properties linked to high-profile figures like former President Donald Trump, who has labeled the activists as "terrorists."
On June 20, 2025, four individuals were taken into custody at Brize Norton, the largest Royal Air Force base in Britain, amidst an ongoing investigation into the group's activities. The government has proposed banning Palestine Action, intensifying scrutiny of its operations.
Authorities reported that the arrests were made under the Terrorism Act 2000, typically reserved for suspects planning major attacks associated with jihadist or extreme right-wing violence. One 29-year-old woman and two men, aged 36 and 24, were detained, along with a 41-year-old woman suspected of aiding them.
Footage released by Palestine Action depicted activists navigating the base on electric scooters and defacing military aircraft with red paint, drawing attention to their cause. The group has a history of targeting military-related entities, including Israeli defense contractors and even vandalizing properties linked to high-profile figures like former President Donald Trump, who has labeled the activists as "terrorists."
