The 18 activists remain in custody, facing other charges, including criminal damage and, in some cases, violent disorder.

The High Court in Britain has ruled the ban on Palestine Action is unlawful, disproportionate to free speech, and a breach of policy by former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, imposed last July, which led to nearly 3,000 arrests under terrorism legislation.

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UK High Court rules Palestine Action’s “terror” ban unlawful, protecting pro-Palestine activism and striking a major blow to government repression.

In August 2024, activists from the Palestine Action group stormed an Elbit Systems factory in the UK, disrupting operations for months. They were arrested under anti-terrorism laws and detained for over a year before facing trial at Woolwich Crown Court.

Supporters hailed activists' acquittal after 18 months' jail for damaging a UK Israeli arms factory.

A London jury has cleared six pro-Palestinian activists of aggravated burglary for a 2024 break-in at the UK premises of Israeli military firm Elbit Systems.