Paul Laverty, the British screenwriter known for his work on Ken Loach's award-winning film "I, Daniel Blake," was arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest in Edinburgh. Laverty was charged under anti-terrorism laws for allegedly supporting Palestine Action, a group proscribed as a terrorist organization by UK authorities in July following vandalism at a Royal Air Force base. The arrest reportedly stemmed from Laverty wearing a T-shirt with slogans opposing the situation in Gaza and supporting Palestine Action. The incident has drawn attention to the UK's approach to protests related to Palestine, with Laverty reading out names of UK Cabinet members he accused of colluding with genocide. Meanwhile, other pro-Palestinian groups, such as the "Palestinian Martyrs for Justice," have been involved in recent attacks, including an incident at a weapons factory in Wolverhampton. Additionally, the group Samidoun remains active as a non-profit despite being designated a terrorist organization by federal authorities.
Samidoun still active as non-for-profit corporation despite feds' terror designation, via @BryanPassifiume https://t.co/8jp5RGAdQT
Another terrorist attack in Britain by a "pro-Palestine" group: the "Palestinian Martyrs for Justice" stormed a weapons factory in Wolverhampton, smashed stuff up (inc. solar panels, oddly), then got on the roof in keffiyehs and ranted and raved for a bit https://t.co/M556OfX7eH
Scottish Police Arrest Screenwriter Paul Laverty over T-Shirt Opposing Gaza Genocide https://t.co/1PZICcs08Q