Jewish newspapers warn that overturning the Palestine Action terror ban would threaten national security ahead of next week's Supreme Court hearing

Palestine Action, whose proscription is being challenged at the Supreme Court, has been accused of targeting Jewish charities, Jewish-owned businesses, and causing millions of pounds in damage across hundreds of attacks.

Security experts warn that overturning the Palestine Action proscription could open the floodgates for Hamas, Islamic State and al-Qaeda to seek deproscription on human rights grounds. The Supreme Court is set to hear the challenge next week, brought by Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori, who contests whether then-Home Secretary Yvette Cooper followed her own published policy when banning the group in July 2025.

A policewoman, Sergeant Kate Evans, suffered a fractured spine after being struck with a sledgehammer during a Palestine Action protest at an Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.

Palestine Action members breached RAF Brize Norton and sprayed red paint on two aircraft; repairs have already cost £1.7 million, with the final bill potentially reaching £15 million.

The group also targeted Jewish charities in Hendon and a Jewish property company in Stamford Hill, prompting warnings it is antisemitic, not merely anti-war.

The Jewish ChronicleViolent attacks on ‘Zionist’ targets are not legitimate protest – Palestine Action ban must remain Jewish News (GNews)Reversing Palestine Action ban would do catastrophic harm to UK Jewish News (GNews)JN & JC: Reversing ban on Palestine Action would send a chilling message to Britain and its Jews The Jewish ChronicleReversing Palestine Action ban ‘would threaten British national security’The Jewish ChronicleSupreme Court ruling on Palestine Action is critical not only for Jewish community but all of Britain Solicitors JournalSally Rooney, Palestine Action and UK Terrorism Law - Solicitors Journal

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