Tsar of Political Violence Designates Palestine Action as ‘Extreme Protest Group’ Following Series of Bank Vandalism Incidents

June 12, 2024 TruthUSA

Palestine Action and Shut The System carried out actions involving throwing rocks and splattering red paint at various bank branches, calling for divestment from Israel’s weapons trade and fossil fuels.

An extremism tsar within the government labeled Palestine Action as an “extreme protest group” after they vandalized over 15 branches of Barclays Bank across England and Scotland.

Palestine Action (PA) is focused on shutting down an Israeli arms manufacturer in the UK through vandalism and claimed to have targeted 20 Barclays bank sites, with 15 sites being vandalized as of Monday.

Working alongside the newly-formed climate change group Shut The System, activists stated that their demand for divestment from Israel’s weapons trade and fossil fuels has left the bank in disarray.

PA is participating in a sabotage campaign against Elbit Systems, a significant supplier to the Ministry of Defence and one of Israel’s major defense contractors.

Three men were arrested by the City of London Police for damaging a building in Moorgate.

Lord Walney

Earlier this year, the government’s adviser on political violence and disruption, Lord Walney, warned that left-wing extremists are attempting to undermine democratic principles through criminal tactics to force desired changes.

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In response to Palestine Action’s recent actions, Lord Walney called on both Labour and Conservative parties to consider his review of political violence.

Lord Walney criticized Palestine Action for targeting multiple branches of Barclays Bank and highlighted the need for measures to restrict fundraising and communication by groups using criminal tactics for influence.

Palestine Action targeted various branches of Barclays Bank in cities across England and Scotland.

Shut The System expressed frustration with Barclays’ slow progress in changing their financing practices concerning climate and urged for radical direct action.

Co-founded by Huda Ammori and Richard Barnard, the group aims to dismantle British complicity with Israeli apartheid through direct action.

On social media platform X, PA cited the start of violence during the Hamas terror attack and accused Zionist militia backed by Britain of the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

They encouraged scouting Ministry of Defence and Elbit Systems sites for future actions.

PA also utilizes funding tools like the U.S.-based Action Network for their activities.

They also have an account on the crowdfunding platform Chuffed, which supports progressive causes globally.

Barclays responded by emphasizing their support for the defense sector and the UK government’s stance on defense companies, while urging protesters to demonstrate respect for customers, colleagues, and property.

The Epoch Times reached out to Palestine Action for comment.

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