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Raid on Israeli defence firm in UK: 4 Palestine Action activists jailed after court finds 'terror link'

Four members of the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action have been handed lengthy prison sentences for their role in a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems UK factory near Bristol that caused more than £1.2 million (over $1.5 million) in damage.

The Times of India

Moment protesters block prison van outside London court as Palestine Action factory raiders are jailed

Demonstrators lay on the road to block the van carrying four people sentenced for destroying equipment at the Elbit Systems plant

Evening Standard

Palestine Action activists jailed for 'terrorist raid' at Israeli firm’s UK factory

PALESTINE Action activists who caused an estimated £1.2 million of damage at an Israeli firm’s UK factory will be sentenced for carrying out an…

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72 Palestine Action supporters arrested as activists await sentencing

DOZENS of people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action at a demonstration outside Woolwich Crown Court where four people are being…

The National (Scotland)

More than 100 protesters arrested outside court as hundreds demonstrate before Palestine Action activists jailed

Dozens arrested ahead of sentencing of four activists who destroyed equipment at an Israel-based defence firm’s factory

Evening Standard

'I never thought this was possible': Fury ahead of Palestine Action raid sentencing

DEFENDANTS who walked free in what is thought to be one of the most unusual criminal trials in UK history have described their treatment as a…

The National (Scotland)

Journalists were banned from reporting key Palestine Action trial fact. This is why

REPORTING restrictions are fairly common practice in criminal cases in the UK.

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Elbit Systems Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) reported a stronger first quarter of 2026, with management highlighting double-digit growth in revenue, operating profit and earnings per share, as well as a record backlog that surpassed $30 billion for the first time. Kobi Kagan, the company’s chief financial officer,

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Yvette Cooper was told Palestine Action article might prejudice trial – but she ‘went ahead anyway’

CPS warned the article might risk prejudicing the criminal trial of activists from the group

The Independent UK

Yvette Cooper wrote Palestine Action article despite CPS warning it could affect trial

Exclusive: Then-home secretary justified proscription of group in newspaper column despite advice it might unfairly impact trial of six activists

The Guardian - UK

Protesters push Portland to investigate firm that appears to supply drone tech to Israel

Sightline Intelligence sent AI-supported tool to company that provides drones to Israeli military, research group says

The Guardian - US

What is Palestine Action – and why was it banned as a terrorist organisation?

More than 3,200 people have been arrested since the ban came into effect in July last year

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestine activists appear in court over attack on Israeli arms factory in Germany

Families say ‘Ulm 5’ have been detained under extreme prison conditions since arrest last September

The Guardian - UK

Palestine Action activist who hit officer with sledgehammer ‘panicked’, court told

Samuel Corner, 23, says he struck Sgt Kate Evans to protect co-defendant amid 2024 Elbit Systems raid near Oxford

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Palestine Action activists wanted to smash up Elbit Systems’ property, court told

Defendants used sledgehammers and crowbars to destroy drones at Israeli-linked arms factory, says prosecution

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This Defense Stock Has Soared 56% YTD Amid Iran Tensions. Is It Too Late to Buy?

A 56% surge amid the Iran war puts this defense giant in the spotlight. Should you buy now or wait?

The Guardian - UK

Allianz sues six people alleged to have been part of Palestine Action protests

Insurance company seeking almost £300,000 for protests at UK offices, during which red paint was daubed on buildings

Evening Standard

Tears and joy as all but one Palestine Action accused granted bail

The 24 defendants had been in custody on charges of criminal damage and violent disorder over the raid on the Elbit Systems site near Bristol.

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The Independent UK

Palestine Action activists face retrial over break-in at UK-based Israeli defence firm

Aggravated burglary charges against 18 further defendants are also being dropped

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: How did the government get it so wrong on Palestine Action?

In today’s newsletter: A landmark ruling stated that Labour’s proscription of the protest group was unlawful and landed another blow to a party in crisis

The Guardian - UK

Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israeli defence firm site

None of the six activists were convicted of any offence over break-in at Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Three Palestine Action protesters end their hunger strike

Four more who had paused opt not to continue after government opts against giving contract to Elbit Systems UK

The Guardian - UK

Palestine Action activist compared to suffragettes in court

Charlotte Head, who is accused of taking part in a break-in at Israeli defence firm, is called a ‘remarkable woman’ by her barrister

The Guardian - UK

Let’s be clear: if the Palestine Action hunger strikers die, the government will bear moral responsibility

The three remaining hunger strikers have been convicted of nothing. Yet with astonishing cruelty, ministers refuse to listen to their reasonable demands, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

Greta Thunberg arrested in London over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard

Two other people held on suspicion of criminal damage after protest at insurance company’s offices

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