Prisoners for Palestine

Prisoners for Palestine is a group, described as prisoner-led, that supports individuals affiliated with Palestine Action who have been imprisoned in the UK. Palestine Action is known for its direct action protests against companies, particularly Elbit Systems UK, that supply arms to Israel. Prisoners for Palestine has gained recent attention due to a hunger strike initiated by eight Palestine Action-linked prisoners in November 2025. The hunger strike was undertaken to protest charges related to alleged break-ins and criminal damage targeting companies associated with the Israeli arms industry. The strikers' health deteriorated, leading to hospitalizations and raising concerns from family members, MPs, and supporters. Protests have occurred outside prisons, resulting in arrests. Some strikers ended their hunger strike after a UK government contract was reportedly denied to Elbit Systems UK. However, others continued, with at least one ceasing to drink water, raising fears for their life. The situation highlights the ongoing debate surrounding activism, corporate accountability, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.