A member of the Filton 24 – a group of anti-Israel activists arrested after break-ins targeting Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems in August 2024 – has been charged following a Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) investigation.
Qasser Zuhrah, 21, was charged on Monday evening with three counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of criminal damage, contrary to Section 44 of the Serious Crime Act 2007.
The charges against her relate to posts made on social media, according to the Hertfordshire Police.
Zuhrah was remanded in custody in a police station in Hatfield and appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. She has since been released on bail.
Other activist groups staged an emergency protest outside Hatfield police station following her arrest.
Zuhrah was granted bail last month after spending 15 months in prison, HMP Bronzefield, awaiting trial over her alleged involvement in the Elbit break-ins.
During her time in custody, she claimed to have carried out an extended hunger strike and later accused authorities of mistreatment, stating: “On the 45th or 46th day, they left me paralysed with muscle wastage on my cell floor for 22 hours.”
A government spokesperson dismissed the allegations, saying: “All individuals were managed in line with longstanding policy while in prison. This includes regular checks by medical professionals, heart monitoring and blood tests, and support to help them eat and drink again.”
The case comes amid continued scrutiny of activism linked to Palestine Action – which the government proscribed as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000 in July 2025 – particularly actions targeting companies connected to Israel.
The Filton 24 had been charged with criminal damage and burglary, with some being charged with offences linked to national security.
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