Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori sits down for her first in-person interview in two years.
Speaking to Matt Kennard of Palestine Deep Dive, Ammori reflects on the extraordinary journey of the direct action movement she launched in 2020, from its campaign against Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems to its proscription by the UK government in 2025.
Ammori discusses the events leading up to the ban, the targeting of RAF Brize Norton, the government's use of terrorism legislation, and why she believes the attempt to suppress Palestine Action has instead generated unprecedented public support and drawn greater attention to Britain's role in the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
Although the High Court ruled in February 2026 that the Palestine Action ban had breached the right to protest and had been incorrectly taken by ministers, the Court of Appeal earlier this month upheld the proscription which Ammori says she intends to appeal to the UK Supreme Court. As legal challenges continue and new groups emerge to carry forward similar tactics, Ammori argues that the movement's core message has reached further than ever before.
*WARNING*
Palestine Action remains legally classified as a proscribed organisation in the United Kingdom under the Terrorism Act 2000. Expressing support for the group is a criminal offence.
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00:00 Intro
02:17 “I didn’t expect Palestine Action would be proscribed”
03:55 Did the RAF Brize Norton action trigger the proscription?
06:57 Has the ban backfired on the UK government?
09:55 Defend Our Juries and the civil disobedience campaign
11:00 Response of civil society and the media
13:22 The Filton 25 case and the UK justice system
20:00 New direct-action groups following Palestine Action ban
21:48 Why are young people risking prison over Gaza?
26:02 Has direct action actually worked against Elbit?
28:54 The lobbying against Palestine Action
30:47 Secret investigations and attacks by pro-Israel groups
33:17 Iran funding claims
35:55 How the proscription process unfolded
38:00 Would a change in UK government make a difference?
42:45 International solidarity and direct action abroad
43:50 How European countries view the UK Palestine Action ban
44:30 Germany's Ulm 5 case
47:00 Do you have any regrets?
48:05 The future of the Palestine movement
50:50 Personal experience as Palestinian-Iraqi
*DISCLAIMER:*
The views and opinions expressed by guests appearing on Palestine Deep Dive are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or editorial position of Palestine Deep Dive.
Palestine Deep Dive is committed to fostering informed, open and respectful dialogue for a broad range of perspectives on Palestine-related issues, developments and conversations of significant public interest. Publishing these discussions does not imply agreement with, endorsement of, or verification of every claim made by participants. Viewers are encouraged to engage critically and consult a range of sources.
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori sits down for her first in-person interview in two years.
Speaking to Matt Kennard of Palestine Deep Dive, Ammori reflects on the extraordinary journey of the direct action movement she launched in 2020, from its campaign against Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems to its proscription by the UK government in 2025.
Ammori discusses the events leading up to the ban, the targeting of RAF Brize Norton, the government's use of terrorism legislation, and why she believes the attempt to suppress Palestine Action has instead generated unprecedented public support and drawn greater attention to Britain's role in the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
Although the High Court ruled in February 2026 that the Palestine Action ban had breached the right to protest and had been incorrectly taken by ministers, the Court of Appeal earlier this month upheld the proscription which Ammori says she intends to appeal to the UK Supreme Court. As legal challenges continue and new groups emerge to carry forward similar tactics, Ammori argues that the movement's core message has reached further than ever before.
*WARNING*
Palestine Action remains legally classified as a proscribed organisation in the United Kingdom under the Terrorism Act 2000. Expressing support for the group is a criminal offence.
*DISCLAIMER:*
This video and any associated clips are provided for informational and journalistic purposes only and should not be construed as endorsing, supporting, or being affiliated with any proscribed organisation.
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👉 Follow us:
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00:00 Intro
02:17 “I didn’t expect Palestine Action would be proscribed”
03:55 Did the RAF Brize Norton action trigger the proscription?
06:57 Has the ban backfired on the UK government?
09:55 Defend Our Juries and the civil disobedience campaign
11:00 Response of civil society and the media
13:22 The Filton 25 case and the UK justice system
20:00 New direct-action groups following Palestine Action ban
21:48 Why are young people risking prison over Gaza?
26:02 Has direct action actually worked against Elbit?
28:54 The lobbying against Palestine Action
30:47 Secret investigations and attacks by pro-Israel groups
33:17 Iran funding claims
35:55 How the proscription process unfolded
38:00 Would a change in UK government make a difference?
42:45 International solidarity and direct action abroad
43:50 How European countries view the UK Palestine Action ban
44:30 Germany's Ulm 5 case
47:00 Do you have any regrets?
48:05 The future of the Palestine movement
50:50 Personal experience as Palestinian-Iraqi
*DISCLAIMER:*
The views and opinions expressed by guests appearing on Palestine Deep Dive are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or editorial position of Palestine Deep Dive.
Palestine Deep Dive is committed to fostering informed, open and respectful dialogue for a broad range of perspectives on Palestine-related issues, developments and conversations of significant public interest. Publishing these discussions does not imply agreement with, endorsement of, or verification of every claim made by participants. Viewers are encouraged to engage critically and consult a range of sources.
