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Pro-Palestine Activists Vandalize 20 Barclays Branches Across England and Scotland

Jun 10, 2024, 10:33 AM

Pro-Palestine activists from Palestine Action and Shut System have targeted 20 Barclays Bank branches across England and Scotland, demanding divestment from Israel’s weapons trade and fossil fuels. The coordinated attacks, which occurred overnight, involved acts of vandalism such as smashing windows and throwing red paint. Branches in major cities including London, Bristol, Manchester, and St John’s Wood were affected. Barclays has responded to the incidents, but further details on their response are yet to be disclosed.