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Activists Attack Police During Elbit Systems Break-In

11/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On August 6, 2024, footage of the Elbit Systems UK break-in was shown in court, depicting six Palestine Action activists arriving in a van and armed.
Police Sergeant Kate Evans is seen as Samuel Corner strikes her with a sledgehammer, fracturing her spine.
The Palestine Action group was designated a terror organization in the UK after another incident involving military equipment.

History

Historical Context

In 2021, the UK government designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organization amid escalating protests against military contractors like Elbit Systems. This followed Israel's 2021 designation of six Palestinian NGOs, including Addameer and Al-Haq, as terrorist groups, which drew widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and European nations, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding Palestinian activism and civil liberties.

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Story summary

On August 6, 2024, footage of the Elbit Systems UK break-in was shown in court, depicting six Palestine Action activists arriving in a van and armed.
Police Sergeant Kate Evans is seen as Samuel Corner strikes her with a sledgehammer, fracturing her spine.
The Palestine Action group was designated a terror organization in the UK after another incident involving military equipment.

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