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Palestine Action is a United Kingdom-based protest movement founded in 2020 when members targeted the UK headquarters of Elbit.<ref name="canary">{{cite news |title=Israeli arms company in London is targeted as activists launch Palestine Action network {{!}} The Canary |url=https://www.thecanary.co/trending/2020/07/30/israeli-arms-company-in-london-is-targeted-as-activists-launch-palestine-action-network/ |access-date=27 May 2021 |work=www.thecanary.co}}</ref> The group mobilized during the [[2021 Israel–Palestine crisis]] and has carried out protests since.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bedford |first1=Corey |title=Palestine Action breaks into drone factory during protest |url=https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/palestine-action-protesters-break-leicester-5450737 |work=LeicestershireLive |date=2021-05-24 |language=en}}</ref>
The network's earliest known activities began in May 2023, when the group supported an event in the [[United States House of Representatives|US House]] about the [[Nakba]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gans |first1=Jared |title=McCarthy attempts to block Tlaib's event marking 'catastrophe' of Israel's establishment |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3998649-mccarthy-blocks-tlaibs-event-marking-catastrophe-of-israels-establishment/ |website=thehill.com |date=10 May 2023 |publisher=The Hill |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref>
== Actions ==
{{See also|Gaza war protests in the United States}}
On October 12, activists from the group attempted to shut down an Elbit office in [[Cambridge, Massachusetts]], according to [[Mondoweiss]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Arria |first1=Michael |title=The Shift: Boston activists attempt to shut down Israeli weapons supplier |url=https://mondoweiss.net/2023/10/the-shift-boston-activists-shut-down-israeli-weapons-supplier/ |website=mondoweiss.net |date=12 October 2023 |publisher=Mondoweiss |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref>
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On November 17, activists blocked entrances to [[BNY Mellon]], targeted for its investments in Elbit. The [[NYPD]] broke up the protests and took 20 people into custody.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fabbro |first1=Rocio |title=Around 20 Pro-Palestine Protesters Taken Into Custody Outside of BNY Mellon Headquarters |url=https://themessenger.com/business/bank-of-new-york-mellon-pro-palestine-protesters-new-york |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231117180211/https://themessenger.com/business/bank-of-new-york-mellon-pro-palestine-protesters-new-york |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 17, 2023 |website=themessanger.com |publisher=The Messenger |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref>
On November 20, activists vandalized and blocked an Elbit office in [[Merrimack, New Hampshire]]. They occupied the roof of the building and were arrested.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staton |first1=Jamie |title=3 arrested after paint poured on Merrimack facility of Israel-based defense electronics company |url=https://www.wmur.com/article/protest-new-hampshire-elbit-systems-112023/45898619# |website=wmur.com |date=21 November 2023 |publisher=WMUR |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hroncich |first1=Maggie |title=Child Disney Star Among Three Protesters Arrested for Vandalizing Israeli Defense Company |url=https://www.nysun.com/article/child-disney-star-among-three-protesters-arrested-for-vandalizing-israeli-defense-company |website=nysun.com |date=21 November 2023 |publisher=The New York Sun |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Fortier |first1=Marc |title=3 arrested following pro-Palestine protest at Elbit Systems in NH |url=https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/3-arrested-following-pro-palestine-protest-at-elbit-systems-in-nh/3197073/ |website=nbcboston.com |date=20 November 2023 |publisher=NBC Boston |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref> They were arraigned the following day and condemned by both parties.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Porter |first1=Steven |title=Vandals arraigned on riot charges after disrupting Israeli-owned Elbit Systems in Merrimack, N.H. |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/11/21/metro/vandals-arraigned-riot-charges-after-disrupting-israeli-owned-elbit-systems-business-merrimack-nh/ |website=bostonglobe.com |publisher=Boston Globe |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Graham |first1=Michael |title=Attack on Israeli-Owned Business in Merrimack Denounced by Both Parties |url=https://nhjournal.com/antisemitic-criminal-attack-on-merrimack-business-denounced-by-both-parties/ |website=nhjournal.com |date=21 November 2023 |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref> The network claimed on X, formerly [[Twitter]], that one was released and the other two had bail set at $20,000.<ref>{{cite web |title=🚨Bridget is free.🚨 -Calla and Sophie had bail set at $20k each, and New Hampshire requires cash only. -That money is ready and available from bail support. Comrades are figuring out how to get it into cash. They will be free ASAP!!! |url=https://x.com/Pal_ActionUS/status/1727268797093183990?s=20 |website=x.com |publisher=Palestine Action US |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref>. The activists were initially charged with [[Class B felony|Class B felonies]] by [[Attorney General of New Hampshire]] [[John Formella]]. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Arria |first1=Michael |title=Palestine Action activists hit with felony charges over New Hampshire Elbit protest |url=https://mondoweiss.net/2024/02/palestine-action-activists-hit-with-felony-charges-over-new-hampshire-elbit-protest/ |website=mondoweiss.net |date=27 February 2024 |publisher=Mondoweiss |access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref> However, the felony charges were later dropped and the actionists pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief and criminal trespass. They served 60 days in jail as a result. <ref>{{cite web|title=Merrimack 4 defeat felony charges |url=https://mondoweiss.net/2024/09/merrimack-4-defeat-felony-charges/ |website=mondoweiss.net |date=25 September 2024 |publisher=Mondoweiss |access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref> ▼
In October 2024 Unity of Fields publicized acts of vandalism at Harvard and other universities, without directly claiming responsibility.<ref name="u347">{{cite web | last=Hartocollis | first=Anemona | title=Vandals Deface Harvard Statue and U. of Michigan Leaders’ Homes | website=The New York Times | date=2024-10-08 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/08/us/oct-7-pro-palestinian-protests-vandalism.html | access-date=2024-10-09}}</ref>
===Merrimack 4===
▲On November 20, 2023, activists vandalized and blocked an Elbit office in [[Merrimack, New Hampshire]]. They occupied the roof of the building and were arrested.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staton |first1=Jamie |title=3 arrested after paint poured on Merrimack facility of Israel-based defense electronics company |url=https://www.wmur.com/article/protest-new-hampshire-elbit-systems-112023/45898619# |website=wmur.com |date=21 November 2023 |publisher=WMUR |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hroncich |first1=Maggie |title=Child Disney Star Among Three Protesters Arrested for Vandalizing Israeli Defense Company |url=https://www.nysun.com/article/child-disney-star-among-three-protesters-arrested-for-vandalizing-israeli-defense-company |website=nysun.com |date=21 November 2023 |publisher=The New York Sun |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Fortier |first1=Marc |title=3 arrested following pro-Palestine protest at Elbit Systems in NH |url=https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/3-arrested-following-pro-palestine-protest-at-elbit-systems-in-nh/3197073/ |website=nbcboston.com |date=20 November 2023 |publisher=NBC Boston |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref> They were arraigned the following day and condemned by both parties.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Porter |first1=Steven |title=Vandals arraigned on riot charges after disrupting Israeli-owned Elbit Systems in Merrimack, N.H. |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/11/21/metro/vandals-arraigned-riot-charges-after-disrupting-israeli-owned-elbit-systems-business-merrimack-nh/ |website=bostonglobe.com |publisher=Boston Globe |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Graham |first1=Michael |title=Attack on Israeli-Owned Business in Merrimack Denounced by Both Parties |url=https://nhjournal.com/antisemitic-criminal-attack-on-merrimack-business-denounced-by-both-parties/ |website=nhjournal.com |date=21 November 2023 |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref> The network claimed on X, formerly [[Twitter]], that one was released and the other two had bail set at $20,000.<ref>{{cite web |title=🚨Bridget is free.🚨 -Calla and Sophie had bail set at $20k each, and New Hampshire requires cash only. -That money is ready and available from bail support. Comrades are figuring out how to get it into cash. They will be free ASAP!!! |url=https://x.com/Pal_ActionUS/status/1727268797093183990?s=20 |website=x.com |publisher=Palestine Action US |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref>. The activists were initially charged with [[Class B felony|Class B felonies]] by [[Attorney General of New Hampshire]] [[John Formella]]. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Arria |first1=Michael |title=Palestine Action activists hit with felony charges over New Hampshire Elbit protest |url=https://mondoweiss.net/2024/02/palestine-action-activists-hit-with-felony-charges-over-new-hampshire-elbit-protest/ |website=mondoweiss.net |date=27 February 2024 |publisher=Mondoweiss |access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref> However, the felony charges were later dropped and the actionists pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief and criminal trespass. They served 60 days in jail as a result. <ref>{{cite web|title=Merrimack 4 defeat felony charges |url=https://mondoweiss.net/2024/09/merrimack-4-defeat-felony-charges/ |website=mondoweiss.net |date=25 September 2024 |publisher=Mondoweiss |access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref>
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* [[EDO MBM Technology Ltd v Campaign to Smash EDO and Others]]
* [[R v Saibene]]
* [[Anti-imperialism]]
* [[Anarchism in the United States]]
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[[Category:Direct action]]
[[Category:Anti-imperialism]]
[[Category:Organizations involved in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict]]
[[Category:Foreign policy political advocacy groups in the United States]]▼
[[Category:Palestinian solidarity movement in the United States]]
[[Category:Anti-Zionist organizations]]
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