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 with ties to the Israeli arms industry. 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 a protest against charges related to alleged break-ins and criminal damage targeting companies associated with Israeli arms manufacturing. The strikers' health deteriorated significantly, leading to hospitalizations and prompting concern from family members, MPs, and supporters. Protests have occurred outside prisons where the activists are held, resulting in arrests. Some strikers ended their hunger strike after a UK government contract was reportedly denied to a subsidiary of Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems UK. However, others continued, with one, Umer Khalid, ceasing to drink water, raising serious concerns about his life. The situation highlights the ongoing activism surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the tactics employed by groups like Palestine Action, as well as the legal and ethical implications of protesting against arms manufacturers.