India, June 13 -- Palestine Action Activist Jailed: Palestine Action activist Samuel Corner has been sentenced to seven years in prison after striking a policewoman with a sledgehammer during a raid on an Elbit Systems facility in Bristol. The incident occurred in August 2024 when a group of activists targeted the Israeli defence firm's site, causing significant damage to equipment. The sentencing comes after a retrial in which the defendants were found guilty of criminal damage, with the judge describing the operation as an "act of terrorism."

Who is Samuel Corner?

Samuel Corner is a member of Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian activist group known for targeting facilities linked to Israeli defence companies. Corner became the central...