Pro-Palestine Activists Vandalize Barclays and JP Morgan Buildings in Leeds

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In a dramatic display of protest, pro-Palestine activists vandalized the offices of Barclays and JP Morgan in Leeds city center, covering the buildings in red paint overnight. The group, known as Palestine Action, targeted these financial institutions using modified fire extinguishers to spray the paint.

 

The entrance of the Barclays Leeds branch was seen covered in bright red paint, with cash machines at the front also defaced. Police tape surrounded the site, indicating the extent of the vandalism. Similarly, the Pinnacle building, which houses JP Morgan, was splattered with paint at its entrance.

 

 

Palestine Action has claimed responsibility for the vandalism, citing the banks' alleged links to Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company. Activists allege that Elbit Systems manufactures weapons used in the Gaza Strip and accuse both Barclays and JP Morgan of holding shares in the firm.

 

 

A spokesperson for Palestine Action declared, “Whilst the Gaza genocide rages on, our actions against the Zionist war machine and those who fund it will continue to intensify. There is no more time to waste on begging institutions to end their complicity. Ultimately, banks reduce Palestinian lives to profit on their accounts. As finance is the only language they understand, we will ensure they calculate the full cost of investing in Israel’s weapons trade.”

 

West Yorkshire Police responded to the incident after receiving a report at 2:28 a.m. on Thursday morning regarding criminal damage at Barclays Bank on Albion Street. Additional damage was reported at other premises on Albion Street, including the Pinnacle building. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle, which was later intercepted by police. Seven occupants were arrested and are currently in custody.

 

This incident in Leeds is part of a broader campaign by Palestine Action, which has targeted around 20 branches of Barclays across the UK in recent weeks. Protests have included shattering windows, spraying paint, and stenciling over building facades from Glasgow to Brighton. JP Morgan has also been targeted in multiple locations, including Italy, Portugal, Manchester, Edinburgh, and now Leeds. Other companies such as Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Google have also been hit by similar actions.

 

Palestine Action is planning to escalate its campaign with a series of demonstrations at the University of Cambridge in the coming days. These protests are expected to coincide with events for undergraduates and master’s degree holders, potentially causing significant disruption during the graduation period. Last week, the group, along with Youth Front For Palestine, claimed responsibility for spraying the University of Cambridge senate house with red paint.

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph 2024-06-29

 

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[koolkarl]

They mean pro muslim.  They don't mention that Hamas has zero interest in a 2 state solution.  No mention that Hamas started this mess.  No mention that Hamas won't release hostages, etc.  No mention that all the airport security everywhere is because of one group and it isn't the Catholics.  When will the west wake up and deal with this?

[loong]

I wonder if these "protestors" have destroyed their phones, computers and other devices that utilises Israeli technology????

Of course not!

[bogozy]

Under the false name of free Palestine, a wide range antisemite terror movements started.

At first, againist jewish companies, next step would be soon, to chase the jewish individuals, dentified by characteristic cloths, and digging up the regisrtation date banks, and visit the homes of jews. 

[Captor]

21 hours ago, bogozy said:

Under the false name of free Palestine, a wide range antisemite terror movements started.

At first, againist jewish companies, next step would be soon, to chase the jewish individuals, dentified by characteristic cloths, and digging up the regisrtation date banks, and visit the homes of jews. 

Adolf Hitler would be happy.

[JonnyF]

Seems like the left have finally found a home for their seething, sneering vitriol.

[Social Media]

Off Topic Link contravening community standards has been removed. 

 

Another off topic link removed by the same poster @Neeranam

 

[John Drake]

On 6/29/2024 at 3:30 AM, Social Media said:

The suspects reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle, which was later intercepted by police. Seven occupants were arrested and are currently in custody.

 

The "vandalism" will eventually grow into a full blown terror campaign, especially if there are only minor penalties and fines for these acts. A couple of years jail time and huge fines plus compensation will send most of these people back to their parents' basements.

[riclag]

On 6/29/2024 at 2:59 PM, bogozy said:

Under the false name of free Palestine, a wide range antisemite terror movements started.

At first, againist jewish companies, next step would be soon, to chase the jewish individuals, dentified by characteristic cloths, and digging up the regisrtation date banks, and visit the homes of jews. 

Very good ! You have been paying attention!
 

The nazi tactics by the cultural Marxist are meant to humiliate & disenfranchise western civilizations well established Institutions , especially the financial ones!

 

My country experienced this on several occasions . Feb 1993 & 2001

 

chants of anti colonialism, divest and

the Death to…

 

 

methinks

Edited June 30 by riclag

[riclag]

3 hours ago, John Drake said:

 

The "vandalism" will eventually grow into a full blown terror campaign, especially if there are only minor penalties and fines for these acts. A couple of years jail time and huge fines plus compensation will send most of these people back to their parents' basements.

Spot on John! The heathens have been testing the waters .

 

methinks

[herfiehandbag]

Context is all. These actions must be considered in context.

 

It really is very simple.

 

The context is that our leaders lack the collective guts, backbone, determination, to stand up to these people.

Edited June 30 by herfiehandbag