SaralnamaBritish authorities arrested dozens of demonstrators on Saturday under anti-terrorism laws for showing support for Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group recently banned as a terrorist organisation. Palestine Action was proscribed in July after some members reportedly broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged military aircraft. The group claims Britain is complicit in alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. In recent weeks, hundreds of supporters of the group have been detained under anti-terrorism legislation, including over 500 in a single day last month. Many of those arrested were over 60 years old. On Saturday, hundreds of demonstrators gathered near parliament in central London to protest against the ban on Saturday, with many holding up signs that said: ”I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” London’s Metropolitan Police said officers had begun arresting those expressing support for Palestine Action. Police… (Updated 6 Sep 2025, 22:13 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- British authorities arrested dozens of demonstrators on Saturday under anti- terrorism laws for showing support for Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group recently banned as a terrorist organisation
- Palestine Action was proscribed in July after some members reportedly broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged military aircraft
- The group claims Britain is complicit in alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza