Activists Plead Not Guilty to Military Base Break-In

Five pro-Palestinian activists pleaded not guilty to charges of breaking into a British military air base and damaging aircraft. They are accused of spraying red paint on two planes to protest the UK's support for Israel. Their trial is scheduled for January 2027.

Five pro-Palestinian activists have entered not guilty pleas in response to charges related to an alleged break-in at a British military air base.

The incident involved the defacement of two Voyager aircraft with red paint at the Brize Norton Royal Air Force base, as part of a protest against Britain's support for Israel. The campaign group Palestine Action claimed responsibility, though it has been subsequently banned by authorities.

The defendants appeared via videolink in court and denied all charges. The trial is set for January 2027.

(With inputs from agencies.)