UK authorities have arrested a Press TV contributor and pro-Palestinian political activist as part of their politically motivated crackdown on pro-Palestinian voices.

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.

Protests have been held across Europe in support of Palestine and denouncing Israel’s continued violations of the ceasefire in Gaza.

Anti-war protesters gathered outside 10 Downing Street to condemn the US invasion of Venezuela.

The Palestine Action hunger strikers, incarcerated for over a year, demand immediate bail, fair trials, and an end to UK contracts with Elbit Systems.

A group of UN human rights experts have warned the UK government that the pro-Palestine activists on hunger strike in UK prisons risk organ failure and death after seven weeks of hunger strike.

Two prisoners affiliated with Palestine Action have paused their hunger strikes due to severe health deterioration, but vow that the protest will continue next year.