UK Police Arrest Pro-Palestine Protesters Outside Court
13/06/2026-01:58 13/06/2026-02:00 חדשות قناة Al Jazeera דיווח
Demonstrators attempted to block a prison van carrying activists linked to the Palestine Action campaign. The activists, known as the "Filton Four", were sentenced over damage caused at a UK-based factory connected to Israeli weapons production. The court ruled their actions had a terrorism-related connection, resulting in significantly longer prison sentences. Supporters say the activists acted to prevent what they described as Israeli war crimes, while critics of the ruling argue the case raises concerns about the treatment of political protest in the UK. Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, and legal experts have warned that the sentences could set a significant precedent for protest rights and civil liberties. Tensions remained high as protesters gathered outside the court, leading to a standoff with police and multiple arrests. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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