Liverpool Police Arrest 66 for Supporting Banned Palestine Action Terror Group During Labour Conference Protest

Authorities arrested 66 individuals during a pro-Palestine protest near the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, with 64 held on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization in July. The protesters, ranging in age from 21 to 83, displayed signs backing Palestine Action, which had claimed responsibility for damaging military planes in the UK. Supporters argued their actions were a form of direct activism against perceived injustices, while officials emphasized the legality of the arrests under terrorism laws. Meanwhile, pro-Palestine demonstrations also occurred in Washington, DC, opposing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit and calling for an end to violence and a two-way arms embargo. In Worcester, activists organized a boycott campaign against companies alleged to support Israel's military actions, inspired by a UN inquiry labeling Israel's actions as genocide against Palestinians. These events reflect a growing international movement protesting Israeli policies and supporting Palestinian rights through various forms of activism.