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Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1971836/palestine-israeli-protests-banned
Pro-Palestinian Thugs Who Targeted Buildings over Israeli Links Must Be Banned
(Daily Express-UK) Catherine Perez-Shakdam - Last Saturday, Palestine Action took to the streets of London to vandalize and deface buildings associated with Jewish businesses and organizations with ties to Israel. These were not random acts; they were deliberate assaults on groups that stand for British-Jewish values, community support, and cultural exchange. This time, Palestine Action trespassed onto private properties, scrawled hateful graffiti, and left behind a trail of damage. These actions were acts of intimidation aimed at spreading fear and silence within the Jewish community, going far beyond criticism of Israel's policies and legitimizing violence against an entire community under the guise of "activism." Palestine Action's activities have evolved into a campaign of relentless aggression, harassment, and vandalism aimed at anyone with connections to Israel. This has expanded to encompass organizations and businesses across the UK, including those working to foster mutual understanding and dialogue. This is not activism, nor is it legitimate protest. It is coercion, plain and simple. Where does it end if we allow radical ideologues to dictate who can and cannot participate in British society? Free speech does not include the right to intimidate, vandalize, or terrorize. If we allow this, we risk sacrificing not just one community, but the entire social fabric of Britain itself. The writer is executive director of We Believe in Israel.