UK Police Arrest Journalists at Anti-Elbit Protest Under Terrorism Act
British police arrested at least five journalists under the Terrorism Act while they were reporting on a protest outside a drone factory owned by Israeli arms company Elbit Systems, sparking concerns about press freedom.
Background
Protests against Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense electronics company, have been ongoing in the UK for several years. Activists target the company's facilities due to its role in supplying the Israeli military, leading to frequent clashes with authorities and arrests.
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UK Police Arrest Journalists at Anti-Elbit Protest Under Terrorism Act
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoThere is strong condemnation of the arrests of journalists under the Terrorism Act, viewing it as an infringement on press freedom and a tactic to suppress reporting on protests against Israeli arms companies.
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