https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/palestine-action-activists-will-not-be-sentenced-as-terrorists-judge-rulesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/palestine-action-activists-will-not-be-sentenced-as-terrorists-judge-ruleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/palestine-action-activists-will-not-be-sentenced-as-terrorists-judge-rules#u49329Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:21:46 +0000A UK judge ruled that Palestine Action activists, known as the Barclays five, will not be sentenced as terrorists for vandalizing a bank. The court found the vandalism was not terrorism-linked. The activists were part of a group that carried out an attack on a UK bank. Seven individuals were also arrested during a protest outside Preston Crown Court.Why it mattersThe Palestine Action group has been involved in various protests and actions against companies they accuse of supporting Israel. The judge's decision may set a precedent for similar cases in the future. The group's actions h https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/palestine-action-activists-will-not-be-sentenced-as-terrorists-judge-ruleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/palestine-action-activists-will-not-be-sentenced-as-terrorists-judge-rules#u47204Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:12:43 +0000A judge ruled that activists from the group Palestine Action, specifically the Barclays five, will not be sentenced as terrorists following an attack on a UK bank. The court found the vandalism of the bank was not terrorism-linked. While the activists avoid terrorism-related sentencing, CAGE notes that the judge's reasoning may leave the door open for future applications of such charges. Seven individuals were also arrested during a protest supporting the group outside Preston Crown Court.Why it mattersPalestine Action targets financial institutions and companies it links to the Israeli m