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The Guardian
Palestine Action 'Barclays Five' Not Terrorists
Five Palestine Action activists, known as the 'Barclays five,' were found guilty of causing over £200,000 in damage during a 2024 protest at a Barclays branch in Burnley. The judge ruled they will not be sentenced as terrorists, despite initial consideration of a terrorism connection, because the damage was not deemed of sufficient severity or against a sensitive target. The activists criticized the decision, arguing that labeling their actions as terrorism was unjust and linked to the state's efforts to protect the Israeli weapons industry, specifically Elbit Systems. They will face criminal damage charges next month with shorter jail terms.
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