Miriam Lauvfoss News 05 Jul 2025, 14:38

More Than 20 Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Detained in London

Authorities in London have detained over 20 individuals during a demonstration held in support of the banned group Palestine Action, according to information provided by the city's police and reported by the BBC.

Palestine Action is a pro-Palestinian activist organisation known for engaging in acts of civil disobedience, particularly targeting companies it accuses of being complicit in Israel’s military actions against Palestinians. The group has focused much of its activity on British facilities owned by Elbit Systems, an Israeli defence manufacturer.

Since July 2025, the United Kingdom has classified Palestine Action as a prohibited terrorist organisation. The recent arrests occurred in the context of a demonstration expressing solidarity with the group, which is no longer legally permitted to operate in the country.

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The post is mostly accurate. Authorities in London did detain over 20 individuals during a protest related to Palestine Action, which is classified as a prohibited terrorist organization in the UK. However, the claim that the group has been banned since July 2025 is misleading, as that date is in the future.

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