UK authorities have announced plans to prosecute an additional 60 individuals for supporting Palestine Action, a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organization. Since the ban in early July, over 700 people have been arrested in connection with the group, including 522 detained during a protest in London last weekend. Reports indicate that half of those arrested were over 60 years old. Meanwhile, in London, Mo Chara, a 27-year-old member of the Irish rap group Kneecap, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court facing terrorism charges related to his alleged support for Palestine, including displaying a Hezbollah flag. The case has attracted public attention, with hundreds gathering outside the court in support of Mo Chara, raising discussions about the intersection of artistic expression and free speech. Separately, German police have also arrested pro-Palestinian activists in Berlin, reflecting broader European law enforcement actions concerning pro-Palestinian activism.
Irish rapper Mo Chara Kneecap has arrived at Westminster Magistrates Court in London. The 27-year-old faces terrorism charges for supporting Palestine. Crowds outside chanted "Free Mo Chara" as he entered the court. https://t.co/giFLq0mz1e
Hundreds are gathering outside the Westminster Magistrates Court in support of KNEECAPC member Mo Chara, who faces charges for speaking out in defense of Palestine. https://t.co/0gF7lyPfnI
🎤 A member of Irish rap group Kneecap faces terrorism charges for displaying a Hezbollah flag. The case raises questions about artistic expression and free speech. #Kneecap #FreeSpeech #ArtisticExpression https://t.co/THgJM4Kkw1