More than 70 arrested at U.K. protests in support of banned group Palestine Action

More than 70 people were arrested in the U.K. on Saturday during protests against the government’s decision to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. Most arrests in London, Manchester, and Cardiff were for showing support for the now-proscribed group. The ban follows a June break-in at an RAF base where activists caused $9.4 million in damage protesting U.K. military support for Israel, NBC News has reported. Membership or support for Palestine Action is now punishable by up to 14 years in prison.