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Pro-Palestine activists convicted in protest actions
Multiple pro-Palestine activists have been convicted of criminal damage following direct action protests in the UK, including incidents at a Barclays Bank branch, the National Gallery, and Big Ben. Legal proceedings have raised questions about terrorism sentencing and the treatment of activist defendants.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 8 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
Palestine ActionBarclays BankNational GalleryUnited Kingdom courtsPro-Palestine activists
2026-08-03
- Supreme Court denies PLO request to pause $655 million win for terror victims
- Supreme Court won't halt $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority
- Inside the Palestine Action protests
- Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestine display at concert
- Refugee Convention at 75: Britain owes Palestine an answer
2026-08-01
- Singapore bans UK band Massive Attack over Palestinian flag
- Council wins High Court injunction banning people from putting flags on lampposts - saying frightened workers have to cover their faces when they take them down
- Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag
- Massive Attack barred from Singapore for unfurling Palestinian flag on stage
2026-07-31
2026-07-30
- Dozens arrested in London after supporting banned Palestine Action protest group
- Chaos at London court as over 1,500 Palestine Action cases listed in one day
- UK police arrests dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action
- Chaos at London court as over 1,500 Palestine Action cases listed in one day
- Moment pro-Palestine activist firebombs McDonald's, Starbucks and BBC offices as she faces prison for violent anti-Israel campaign in town