A UK appeals court has upheld a ban on Palestine Action, a group accused of causing damage to companies trading in the UK.
In a ruling made public today, the court stated that the group's 'whole premise' is to cause damage to Elbit Systems and other companies trading in the UK, effectively justifying the ban.
Palestine Action has been involved in several high-profile campaigns targeting companies with ties to Israel, including Elbit Systems and its UK-based subsidiary, UAV Tactical Systems.
While the group's methods have sparked controversy, some have argued that their actions are a form of non-violent protest against what they see as human rights abuses in Israel.
However, judges have ruled that the group's actions are not protected by freedom of speech laws, and that their 'whole premise' is to cause damage to companies.