Zoe Rogers

Zoe Rogers is a pro-Palestinian activist and member of Palestine Action, a group known for its direct action against Israeli-linked businesses in the UK. She recently gained media attention due to her involvement in a 2024 break-in at the Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, an Israeli defense firm. Rogers, along with five other activists (Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, Leona Kamio, Fatema Rajwani, and Jordan Devlin), faced charges of aggravated burglary, accused of threatening unlawful violence and using sledgehammers during the incident. However, after a trial at Woolwich Crown Court, Rogers and her co-defendants were acquitted of all charges. The acquittal is significant as it highlights the challenges faced by prosecutors in securing convictions against Palestine Action members, and it comes after similar charges were dropped against other activists involved in related incidents. The case also draws parallels to historical movements like the suffragettes, with defense barristers arguing that the activists' actions are a form of legitimate protest against perceived injustices.