UK judge rules pro-Palestine activists to be sentenced as terrorists for damaging Israeli arms factory
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Haroon Siddique
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Summary
Four Palestine Action activists who vandalized an Israeli arms manufacturer's UK factory (Elbit Systems UK in Gloucestershire) in 2024 have been ruled to be sentenced as terrorists by a judge. The group smashed drones and equipment, and one member struck a police officer with a sledgehammer. The judge determined their actions were 'designed to intimidate the UK government and a section of the public,' leading to tougher sentencing conditions.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFour Palestine Action activists who smashed up drones and other equipment at an Israeli arms manufacturer's UK factory will be sentenced as terrorists, a judge has ruled.
Mr Justice Johnson made the ruling at a sentencing hearing on Friday for Samuel Corner, 23, Charlotte Head, 30, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21
Corner was also convicted of grievous bodily harm without intent for striking Sgt Kate Evans with a sledgehammer.
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