Britain’s government said Monday it will ban the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws after the group’s members broke into a military base and vandalized two planes last week.
The measure means it will be a criminal offense to belong to or support the group, with a maximum of 14 years in prison.
It came as protesters in support of Palestine Action clashed with police during a demonstration in central London.
The measure means it will be a criminal offense to belong to or support the group, with a maximum of 14 years in prison. AP
Officials said two of the group’s members entered the Royal Air Force base in Brize Norton on Wednesday and damaged two planes with red paint. The group released video footage
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