News|Israel-Palestine conflictTwelve Palestine Action activists granted bailActivists released on bail include four hunger strikers: Teuta Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, Qesser Zuhrah and Heba Muraisi.

Twelve activists associated with the Palestine Action group, previously charged with breaking into the British site of an Israel-linked defense firm, have been released on bail. These individuals, including hunger strikers Teuta Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, Qesser Zuhrah, and Heba Muraisi, were released on Fri, Feb 13, 2026.

The group, which also included Zara Farooque, Salaam Mahmood, Moiz Ibrahim, Finn Collins, Hannah Davidson, Harland (Harley) Archer, Louie Adams, and Liam Mullany, had been held in connection with a raid on the Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, on Tue, Aug 6, 2024.

The release of these 12 individuals follows the granting of bail to 11 other defendants charged in connection with the raid. This development results in 23 of the so-called "Filton 24" being released from prison.

On Wed, Feb 4, 2026, six activists were acquitted of aggravated burglary charges, the most severe charges related to the raid, by London's Woolwich Crown Court. The court could not reach a verdict on charges of criminal damage.

On Wed, Feb 18, 2026, the same court dropped aggravated burglary charges against the remaining 18 Filton 24 members, granting bail to five more defendants. These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Samuel Corner, who faced an additional charge of allegedly hitting a female police sergeant with a sledgehammer, remains on remand as he did not apply for bail.

The British High Court recently ruled that the government's ban on Palestine Action as a "terror group" was unlawful and disproportionate. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed disappointment and intends to appeal the judgment in the Court of Appeal.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.