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Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed over 40 Palestinians, including children, as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked. Civilians face critical fuel shortages and ongoing violence, with casualties mounting on both sides. Talks for a 60-day truce are ongoing but face significant obstacles.
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A recent YouGov poll shows that 55% of Britons oppose Israel's military actions in Gaza, with 82% believing these actions amount to genocide. The UK government faces criticism for its support of Israel, as public sentiment increasingly calls for accountability and adherence to international law.
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On June 20, 2025, pro-Palestinian activists from Palestine Action vandalized two aircraft at RAF Brize Norton, UK. The incident, condemned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, involved activists spraying red paint and damaging engines. The UK government is conducting a security review while police investigate the break-in and vandalism.
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The UK government plans to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organization following a recent incident at RAF Brize Norton, where activists vandalized military aircraft. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is expected to announce the ban, which has drawn criticism from various groups and politicians who argue it suppresses dissent against UK policies in the Middle East.
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On June 23, 2025, protests erupted in London against the UK government's proposal to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. The move follows recent actions by the group, including vandalism at a military base, and has sparked significant backlash regarding civil liberties and the right to protest.
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The UK government is set to proscribe the activist group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws following their vandalism of military aircraft at RAF Brize Norton. The group argues their actions highlight UK complicity in Israel's actions in Gaza. Legal challenges are anticipated as supporters rally against the ban.
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Israeli and Hamas officials are negotiating a potential 60-day ceasefire, with conditions including Hamas disarmament and prisoner exchanges. Despite ongoing talks, Israeli strikes continue, causing civilian casualties and worsening Gaza's humanitarian crisis. International efforts focus on ending the 21-month conflict.
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The UK High Court ruled that the government’s decision to continue exporting F-35 components to Israel, despite concerns over potential violations of international humanitarian law, is lawful. This ruling follows a legal challenge by the Palestinian rights group Al-Haq, which argued that the exemption constituted a breach of both domestic and international law.
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A UK High Court ruling has allowed the government to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, making membership and support illegal. This decision follows recent protests against British military support for Israel, with the group facing severe penalties for its actions. A further hearing is scheduled for July 21.
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As of July 6, 2025, Israeli airstrikes have intensified in Gaza, resulting in significant civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian conditions. Despite ongoing ceasefire discussions led by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, violence continues, with reports of over 57,000 deaths in Gaza since the conflict began. The situation remains dire as international diplomatic efforts unfold.
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Four members of Palestine Action face charges related to an incident at RAF Brize Norton, where they allegedly caused £7 million in damage to military aircraft. The UK government is moving to classify the group as a terrorist organization, which would criminalize support for it.
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On July 3, 2025, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in at least 69 deaths, including many civilians. The strikes targeted areas near the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a controversial organization backed by the US and Israel. The situation raises concerns over humanitarian aid distribution and civilian safety amidst ongoing conflict.
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Zarah Sultana has announced her resignation from the Labour Party to co-lead the formation of a new political group with Jeremy Corbyn. She criticized the current government and Labour's failure to address poverty and inequality, promising a left-wing alternative focused on social justice and welfare reforms.
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The UK government has officially banned pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, designating it a terrorist organization. This decision follows the group's direct actions against military assets linked to Israel. The ban, effective July 5, 2025, has sparked significant controversy and legal challenges regarding its implications for civil liberties.
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Following the UK government's ban on Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws, protests erupted in Parliament Square. Police arrested 27 individuals for supporting the group, which is now deemed a criminal organization. The ban, effective from July 5, 2025, has sparked widespread condemnation and claims of an attack on free speech.
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In July 2025, the UK government designated Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian direct action group, as a terrorist organisation under anti-terrorism laws. This followed activists damaging RAF planes in protest against UK support for Israel. Since the ban, over 70 arrests have been made at protests nationwide, sparking widespread criticism from rights groups and activists who warn the move threatens civil liberties and misuses terrorism laws.