Home Secretary to Ban Palestine Action as Terror Group After RAF Brize Norton Raid
Palestine Action Set for Terror Blitz
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced plans to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000. The move follows a shocking break-in and vandalism at RAF Brize Norton by the activist group.
Cooper revealed she will present the order to Parliament next week, making it a criminal offence to be a member of or support Palestine Action. The government is cracking down due to the group’s escalating militant activities.
“The attack on Brize Norton is part of a long history of criminal damage committed by Palestine Action,” said Cooper. “This government will not tolerate threats to our national security.”
RAF Base Attack – What Went Down?
In the dead of night on Friday, 20 June, Palestine Action activists sneaked into RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire’s biggest air base, and smashed up two RAF Voyager aircraft.
- Activists arrived on electric scooters.
- They used modified fire extinguishers to spray red paint deep into the turbine engines.
- Further damage was caused with crowbars.
The group claimed responsibility, saying the red paint symbolised “Palestinian blood.” They allege the jets support Israeli military strikes in Gaza, flying from the UK-controlled base in Akrotiri, Cyprus.
Counter-Terror Probe Underway
The Met’s Counter Terrorism Command is now leading the investigation into the raid. At least three suspects have been arrested.
Hundreds rallied in London, protesting the group’s proscription. But the Home Secretary stressed:
“This decision is specific to Palestine Action and does not affect lawful protest groups or campaigns relating to Palestine or the Middle East.”
Strong Political and Military Backlash
Officials slammed the attack as “disgraceful.” A spokesperson said:
“Our Armed Forces represent the very best of Britain. We stand behind those who defend us.”
Images provided to UKNIP show red paint smeared across the RAF Voyager engines and runway tarmac.
Who Are Palestine Action?
Formed in 2020, Palestine Action targets UK firms linked to Israel’s defence sector. Their tactics include paint attacks, sit-ins, and occupations of weapons factories.
The government’s move to proscribe the group escalates their status from disruptive protesters to a serious counter-terror threat.
Warning: Anyone caught supporting Palestine Action after proscription faces up to 10 years behind bars.
