[News] Raids on Palestine Action Camp Backfires on Police

[Anti-Imperialist News]

/"Despite the unlawful workings of the police, and their attempts to 
lock up resistance to Elbit, we have held our ground - and will come 
back stronger. We will stay, they will go."/

After more than two weeks of the Palestine Action Camp, yesterday it 
faced a severe attempt at repression - yet nevertheless, one that has 
failed.

13 activists were unlawfully arrested under the pretext of  "conspiracy 
to commit criminal damage" despite no crime being committed, one for 
breaking bail. This was done in an attempt to remove the activists ahead 
of our event outside the factory that called for mass mobilisation.

Those arrested were released today, with bail conditions that prevent 
them from attending any Elbit sites, being in Shenstone or encouraging 
anyone to take direct action against Elbit.

Yet their attempt to break up resistance backfired - supporters and 
other activists were quick to fill the gap and join the front line to 
#ShutElbitDown, with dozens joining camp at the front of the gates. 
Palestine Action stands unfazed by this latest instance of repression.

Despite the attack on camp, Saturday's event was a huge success - headed 
by rapper, activist, and long-time friend of Palestine Action Lowkey, 
who was met by crowds there for both the music, and to stand in 
opposition to the repression seen yesterday. Videos of the performance 
can be found on our social media.

Chants of "we will stay, they will go" could be heard from all those who 
attended, making a promise to stay until Elbit has left Shenstone for 
good. Get down there and join them, any day of the week, for as little 
or as long as you like:

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Hundreds of pounds of equipment was purposefully damaged and taken by 
Staffordshire Police, who cordoned the whole camp off. We urgently need 
your financial backing to build back what was lost and #ShutElbitDown:

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We began to unmask Elbit's war crimes two years ago - now the cat's out 
the bag and the pressure is never going away. Time is up for Elbit 
Systems and their killer trade - join us today:

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