Clare Rogers recounts her daughter's journey into activism, spurred by social injustices related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Engaging deeply with Palestine Action, Zoe adopts a direct action philosophy, believing it more impactful than traditional protests. In August 2024, she participated in a daring protest at a factory associated with Israel's largest arms manufacturer, resulting in significant vandalism and arrests of the group dubbed the 'Filton 18.' Zoe is currently serving prison time for her involvement, reflecting a growing trend of bold protests across the UK focused on social justice issues.
When Israel's war on Hamas escalated in Gaza, her daughter couldn't look away from videos about the conflict on social media.
Zoe said, 'Protesting is like asking the government to dig a well. Direct action is just digging the well, and daring the authorities to stop you.'
In August 2024, Zoe, alongside a group from Palestine Action, hired a repurposed prison van and rammed through the gates to break into a factory in Filton.
The 'Filton 18,' as they have become known, used sledgehammers and axes to cause over $1 million in damage.
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