ALBAWABA - It was Friday that two activists from the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action broke into a British Royal Air Force base and damaged two military planes as a protest against the UK's backing for Israeli military activities.
The accident took place at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, which is one of the biggest military airbases in the UK. The activists painted a Voyager plane red and used crowbars to do more damage, according to a statement from the group. The main things these planes do are refill and carry military supplies.
Palestine Action posted a video of the event on social media and said it was a direct protest against Britain's continued military backing for Israel during the war in Gaza.
According to Reuters, the group said in a statement, "Even though the UK publicly condemns Israel's actions, it continues to send weapons to Israel, fly surveillance over Gaza, and refuel Israeli and American fighter jets."
The group said that the UK government was "not just involved, but actively involved in the genocide in Gaza and in war crimes across the Middle East."
Since the fighting in Gaza got worse, Palestine Action has become known for taking direct action against British military companies and institutions with ties to Israel.
The group said that the targeted planes, which are Voyagers made by Airbus, can carry military weapons and refuel fighter jets from the UK, the US, and Israel while they are in the air.
The UK Ministry of Defense has not yet made a public statement about the leak or how bad the damage is. There is probably a review going on.
