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A judge has ruled that five Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage to a Burnley Barclays branch in August 2024 will not face terrorism sentencing provisions. The group has said they damaged windows and threw red paint to protest Barclays' past shareholdings in Elbit Systems. The defendants will be sentenced on 4 September.
The US Treasury has designated Palestine Action as a specially designated global terrorist organisation and has frozen any assets in the United States, banning Americans and US entities from dealing with it. The move follows the UKproscription in July 2025 and comes alongside US sanctions on other far-left networks and an Italy-based digital collective.
Israel has secured a nearly €3 billion defense export deal with Greece, delivering a multi-layered air‑defense array including David’s Sling, SPYDER and BARAK MX, plus radars and a national command system. A supplementary €26 million deal covers Rafael’s Drone Dome. The package elevates relations amid regional tensions and Europe’s security recalibration.
Lloyds Banking Group has refused to proceed with a mortgage for Emma Kamio, citing adverse media linked to her daughter’s Palestine Action activism. Kamio says her business and family life have suffered amid the debanking and previous account closures, with further tensions around her daughter’s case.
Two UK legal cases unfold: a Liverpool man connected to an Elbit attack raid has been convicted of criminal damage, while eight Palestine Action defendants face trial for a Bristol arson-related incident. One suspect remains at large after bail was lifted for a wedding trip.
Serbia has inaugurated a drone-plants facility built with an Israeli partner. The project aims to produce combat drones for Serbia and other countries, with about 100 workers, and to expand with at least three more factories across Serbia. Details on location and partner names remain confidential, but Elbit Systems is identified by prior reporting. The move occurs ahead of Serbia’s October elections as Belgrade strengthens military ties with Israel and other partners.
UK prosecutors have lodged formal extradition requests with the US for Andrew and Tristan Tate, who face 59 charges in the UK, including rape and sex trafficking. The US State Department will review for treaty compliance, while the brothers’ lawyer challenges the documentation. Extradition still requires multiple steps, with the men remaining in US custody.
Protests have intensified as Labour leader Andy Burnham is urged to lift the ban on Palestine Action after the group was proscribed in 2025. Silent vigils near the Labour conference in Liverpool see hundreds arrested under terrorism offences while activists call for de-proscription and for a shift in UK policy on Israel and Gaza.
Protesters outside the Labour conference in Liverpool have been arrested under the Terrorism Act for displaying signs in support of Palestine Action, a group proscribed by the government. Police say rights to protest are respected while planning and enforcement aim to keep the public safe. The 2026 demonstrations have drawn pensioners, professionals and celebrities to demand de-proscription and protest rights.
Abdullah Albadri has been found guilty of preparing terrorist acts and possessing two knives after an attempted breach of the Israeli embassy in Kensington, west London, in April 2025. A jury has ordered a minimum 20-year sentence, later adjusted for time served. Authorities say the suspect sought revenge for Gaza casualties.
Israel has participated in the Marrakech Air Show 2026 for the first time since the Abraham Accords, showcasing combat-tested technologies and signaling an open, expanding defence relationship with Morocco. The event Run Oct 7–10 comes amid ongoing diplomatic shifts and renewed cooperation talks.
Demonstrations across London and European cities commemorate three years since Gaza’s crisis began. Protesters call for an immediate arms embargo on Israel and stronger sanctions, while police enforce a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime amid counter-demonstrations. The protests come as sanctions and international pressure continue to shape the political response to the conflict.
Sally Rooney has agreed with publisher Faber that her books will no longer be supplied in the UK because current UK terrorism legislation has made it impossible for the publisher to pass UK earnings to her after she pledged to fund Palestine Action. E‑books have been removed; some physical stock remains. The Supreme Court will hear an appeal next month.
The UK government’s proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation has been upheld, leading Faber to halt supply of Sally Rooney’s novels in Britain. Authors and publishers are weighing free-speech concerns against security measures, while stores adjust stock amid confusion over law. Britain is pursuing a balance between protest rights and security.
Sarah Helm’s X post praising Palestine Action is being assessed by the Metropolitan Police after publishers faced backlash over Sally Rooney’s UK sales. Officials say the post did not meet the criminal threshold and no action is planned. Palestine Action remains proscribed under UK law.
Children’s laureates Chris Haughton and Nicola Davies have said they will donate forthcoming UK royalties to Sally Rooney after her UK publisher stopped supplying her books. Rooney has said she will give proceeds to Palestine Action, a group proscribed under UK terrorism law; Faber and Rooney agreed to halt UK sales because the publisher cannot pass on UK earnings.
Lula has secured re-election with 51.7% of the vote, defeating Bolsonaro. He now faces a coalition challenge in Congress and pressure to push a more aggressive foreign and economic agenda, including possible moves on Israel relations and Palestinian recognition.
Unions across 22 countries have launched a coordinated day of action, demanding an end to Middle East wars and the militarization of ports. The protests involve more than 110 ports, with disruptions reported in several major hubs; experts say the broader supply chain impact will likely be limited.