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Protests and detentions at a pro-Palestine rally in London

Military aircraft sabotage perpetrated by the Palestine Action group results in labeling them as a terrorist organization. Consequently, anyone backing this group is deemed as supporting terrorism, carrying significant implications.

Unrest and detentions during a protest in support of Palestine in London
Unrest and detentions during a protest in support of Palestine in London

Protests and detentions at a pro-Palestine rally in London

In the heart of London's Westminster district, a bitter legal battle is unfolding. One of the founders of Palestine Action, a group designated as a terrorist organisation in early July, has announced plans to challenge this classification in court.

The group's designation came following a demonstration outside Parliament, where violence erupted. Officers were punched, kicked, spat at, and hit with objects, according to reports. The Metropolitan Police stated that there were coordinated actions to hinder their duties during the demonstration.

The British government dismissed Palestine Action's claims about supporting Israel in the Gaza conflict. Instead, they based the designation on the group's acts of sabotage, such as the infiltration of an air force base and the spraying of paint on Royal Air Force planes.

The protest was against the ban on Palestine Action, a move that has suppressed any debate on the group. Critics see this as an unacceptable restriction on freedom of speech. They argue that the majority of those arrested for supporting the group are harmless, with some even being retirees.

The legal battle is far from over. Over 425 people were arrested during the demonstration, according to official reports, but media outlets claim that over 700 have been arrested during the protests. The founder of Palestine Action who plans to legally challenge the terrorism ban remains unnamed in the search results, but their intentions are clear.

It's important to note that while Palestine Action has carried out acts of sabotage, they have never advocated violence against people. This distinction is crucial in understanding the complexities of the situation.

As the legal battle continues, the future of Palestine Action and the freedom of speech surrounding the group remains uncertain. The British government has vowed a tough response to the group's actions, but only time will tell how this story unfolds.

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