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“Activists Claim Government Documents Reveal Attempts to Influence Police Against Protests Targeting Israeli Arms Firm”

Activists have claimed to possess evidence indicating that government ministers attempted to sway police and prosecutors regarding protests against an Israeli arms manufacturer. According to Palestine Action, internal documents obtained through freedom of information requests reveal that Home Office ministers and their staff sought to influence law enforcement's response to activists targeting the UK facilities of UK, an Israeli arms company. The briefing notes, which were gathered prior to the Hamas attacks on October 7 and Israel's subsequent military actions in Gaza, outline government meetings aimed at providing "reassurance" to UK amidst ongoing direct action campaigns led by Palestine Action.
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Question 1: What organization claims to have evidence of government interference in police actions regarding protests against an Israeli arms firm?

Palestine Action claims to have evidence that government ministers attempted to influence police and prosecutors to crack down on activists protesting against Elbit Systems UK, an Israeli arms manufacturer.

Question 2: How did Palestine Action obtain the internal government documents that support their claims?

Palestine Action obtained the internal government documents through freedom of information (FoI) requests.

Question 3: What was the purpose of the government meetings mentioned in the documents?

The government meetings aimed to “reassure” Elbit Systems UK amidst a direct action campaign targeting the company by Palestine Action.

Question 4: When did the meetings and documents related to the protests occur in relation to the Hamas attacks and Israel's response in Gaza?

The meetings and documents predated the 7 October Hamas attacks and Israel’s subsequent response in Gaza.