Palestine Action

Palestine Action is an organization whose members and supporters have recently been involved in protests in the UK, drawing significant media attention. The group's actions are centered around protesting what they perceive as the British government's complicity in Israel's war, particularly concerning the conflict in Gaza. Recent news focuses on a hunger strike initiated by Palestine Action-linked prisoners, including Umer Khalid, protesting charges related to alleged break-ins and criminal damage targeting businesses with ties to Israel. The hunger strike, joined by multiple prisoners since November, led to mass arrests of supporters protesting outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs. The situation escalated as Khalid refused water, raising serious health concerns. While a US official criticized the arrests as censorship, five activists pleaded not guilty to damaging property at a UK air base. Some believe the government made concessions due to the hunger strike. The events highlight tensions surrounding pro-Palestine activism and the UK's relationship with Israel.