Zoe Rogers

Zoe Rogers is a Palestine Action activist. Palestine Action is a group known for protesting against Israeli arms companies operating in the UK. Rogers, along with several other activists, was recently on trial for aggravated burglary related to a break-in at the Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, in August 2024. The activists were accused of using unlawful violence and sledgehammers during the incident. However, Rogers and five other defendants were acquitted of the charges. The acquittal followed a similar outcome for other Palestine Action members in a related case, leading prosecutors to drop charges against additional defendants. The case highlights the ongoing activism against Israeli defense firms in the UK and the legal challenges faced by activists involved in direct action protests.