Pro-Palestinian activists breach largest British air base

Pro-Palestinian activists breach largest British air base

On Friday night, pro-Palestinian activists entered Britain's largest air base, RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, and damaged two military aircraft. This action raises questions about the security of the base and makes headlines in the media.

Background of the action

The group Palestine Action, which operates in Britain, aims to disrupt the activities of weapons manufacturers that supply the Israeli government. She posted pictures of the incident on her

Damage to military aircraft

The activists sprayed red paint into the turbines of two Airbus Voyagers, which they targeted for their alleged role in transporting military cargo and refueling Israeli, American and British military aircraft. According to a spokesperson for Palestine Action, this is a direct intervention in what they consider to be a genocide against the Palestinian people.

Base response and security

“The UK is not only complicit but an active participant in the genocide in Gaza and war crimes in the Middle East,” the spokesman said. However, in a statement, a Defense Ministry source noted that RAF Voyagers do not carry cargo for the Israel Defense Forces or refuel Israeli aircraft.

Investigations into the incident

The fact that the militants were able to enter the base undetected raises further questions about security. RAF Brize Norton employs around 5,800 military personnel, 300 civilian employees and 1,200 contractors.

Statement from the Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense condemned the "acts of vandalism of Royal Air Force assets" in a statement and said it was working closely with police investigating the incident. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also described the action as “vandalism” and called it “a disgrace” in a statement on X.