UK Gov’t to Ban Palestine Action After RAF Attack
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JUNE 24,2025
London, UK – The UK government will designate Palestine Action as a terrorist group following a bold attack on two RAF planes. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the group crossed the line when members broke into RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire and vandalized two aircraft on June 20.
Footage showed two people riding electric scooters to the parked planes. They sprayed red paint into the engines using repurposed fire extinguishers, symbolizing Palestinian blood, and used crowbars to cause more damage. The Voyager aircraft, according to the group, support UK missions to Cyprus and allegedly help transport weapons for use in Gaza.
UK Gov’t Takes Action
Yvette Cooper announced plans to proscribe Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000. She will submit an order to Parliament next week, making it illegal to support or belong to the group.
“This attack on Brize Norton is part of a long pattern of criminal damage. It puts our national security at risk,” Cooper said. “The ban will apply specifically to Palestine Action and won’t affect lawful protest groups.”
UK Gov’t -Protest and Arrests
As news broke, hundreds of supporters marched through central London. Police arrested at least 13 protesters during the demonstration.
PM Starmer Responds
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the act.
“Vandalizing military assets is disgraceful. Our Armed Forces protect us every day. They deserve our full support.”
Counterterror Police Lead Investigation
Counter Terrorism Policing is handling the case. They are now gathering evidence and identifying suspects involved in the incident. NOWTREND
Counter Terrorism Policing has taken over the investigation. Authorities are gathering evidence and working to bring those involved to justice.
Meanwhile, hundreds of Palestine Action supporters held a protest in central London, with 13 people arrested by police for related offenses. The demonstration underscored growing public tension around the UK’s role in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer also weighed in, calling the act of vandalism a direct attack on British military personnel.
“Our Armed Forces put their lives on the line every day,” he said. “They deserve our respect, not attacks on the tools they use to protect us.”
The proposed ban on Palestine Action aims to distinguish between legitimate advocacy for Palestinian rights and criminal activity that undermines national defense.
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