On May 1st, Lewie, Amu, Jon and Dan were refused bail only days after Umer’s medical bail application was also refused. The Brize Norton 5 face 18 months of imprisonment before their trial is scheduled in January 2027. We are disappointed but not surprised at the lengths the UK government will go to supress support of direct action to stop the genocide of Palestinians.
The mobilisation outside the Old Bailey showed the state and its functionaries that we are many, and that we believe we will win – thank you to all that came and showed their support. Part of the mobilisation was the performance of The Giant and The Sling, performed by Moi Ko. The street theatre puppet show highlighted the depths of British military involvement in the genocide in Palestine, and the power of direct action.
We will continue to campaign for the BN5 and all prisoners, including Palestinians in Israeli detention, and we will not stop seeking to expose the participation of the RAF in imperialism, war crimes, and genocide.