Palestinian solidarity in Britain ‘being silenced and criminalised’

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondentFebruary 26, 2026 at 09:26 AM

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An advocacy group, the European Legal Support Center (ELSC), reports that Palestinian solidarity in Britain is being suppressed through various means. Over the past six years, the ELSC has documented over 900 instances of repression, including harassment, job loss, and arrest. These actions are often justified by allegations of antisemitism or support for terrorism. The report identifies police, educational institutions, pro-Israel advocacy groups, and media actors as the primary sources of this repression. Students, academics, teachers, and activists are the most frequent targets. One teacher, Sajja Iqbal, described losing her job after protesting Israeli goods in a supermarket, highlighting the personal cost of speaking out. The ELSC aims to provide legal support to those affected.

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Sainsbury's 40% Israel 40% Police 50% Redbridge Palestine Solidarity Campaign 50% Palestine ×260% Bob Trafford 60% Sajja Iqbal ×370% Britain 70% Forensic Architecture ×270% European Legal Support Center ×480%

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