**Pro-Palestinian Activists Pull Off Daring Stunt at RAF Brize Norton**
In a brazen move, pro-Palestinian activists from the group Palestine Action have broken into the Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Oxfordshire, UK. The daring stunt saw two individuals, who evaded security and arrest, spray red paint onto two military planes, including an Airbus Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker.
The activists, who posted footage of their actions online on Friday morning, claimed responsibility for the act, which was aimed at disrupting British involvement in the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. The group specifically targeted RAF flights over Gaza, which take off from a base in Cyprus, and accused Britain of sending military supplies to support Israeli forces.
**A Bold Message**
The activists’ message is clear: they want to highlight what they see as Britain’s complicity in the conflict and to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. The group has been active since the start of the current war, targeting arms companies and other key players in the conflict.
“This includes flights to RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus,” said a Palestine Action spokesperson. “RAF Brize Norton is the hub for UK strategic aviation and refuelling. Despite publicly criticizing the Israeli government, Britain still continues to send military supplies, fly spy planes above Gaza, and refuel US fighter jets and Israeli fighters.”
**Reactions**
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has condemned the actions as “vandalism of Royal Air Force assets.” The MoD is working closely with the police, who are investigating the incident.
In response to the stunt, an MoD spokesperson stated: “Our armed services represent the best of Britain. They sacrifice their lives for us and their dedication, duty, and selfless sacrifice is an inspiration to all. It is our duty to support those who protect us.”
**A Sign of Growing Activism**
The RAF Brize Norton incident is just one example of growing activism in response to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Pro-Palestinian groups around the world are taking bold action to draw attention to what they see as a humanitarian crisis and British complicity in it.
As tensions continue to rise, it’s clear that this issue will only continue to gain more attention from activists and governments alike.
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