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Palestine Activists' Hunger Strike Sparks Nationwide Solidarity Protests

1/1/2026

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Four activists from Palestine Action are on hunger strikes in the United Kingdom to demand bail and due process.
They are charged with burglary and violent disorder tied to break-ins at Elbit Systems and an RAF base.
Activists criticized the government for not engaging with their demands.
UN experts warned of potential human rights violations in their treatment.
The hunger strike sparked solidarity protests across the United Kingdom.

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Story summary

Four activists from Palestine Action are on hunger strikes in the United Kingdom to demand bail and due process.
They are charged with burglary and violent disorder tied to break-ins at Elbit Systems and an RAF base.
Activists criticized the government for not engaging with their demands.
UN experts warned of potential human rights violations in their treatment.
The hunger strike sparked solidarity protests across the United Kingdom.