Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced plans to proscribe the activist group Palestine Action under anti-terror laws after incidents of vandalism at RAF Brize Norton. This decision could criminalize belonging to or supporting the group, which advocates for action against companies linked to alleged war crimes in Palestine. Supporters, including Camden Friends of Palestine, likened the group to historic movements for social justice, while opposing organizations like the Board of Deputies of British Jews welcomed the ban. Palestine Action argues that direct action is necessary due to government inaction on public and international appeals regarding Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Palestine Action, formed in July 2020, aims to disrupt companies associated with war crimes in Palestine by targeting their property directly.
Gill Jacobs from Camden Friends of Palestine emphasized that Britain ignoring public protests and international opinions has led activists to take direct action.
The Home Secretary's intention to ban Palestine Action poses severe criminal penalties for supporting them, with potential 14-year prison sentences.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews supports the ban, stating that Palestine Action has acted with undue impunity for too long.
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