Qesser Zuhrah Arrested in Dawn Raid After 73-Day Hunger Strike

Qesser Zuhrah was arrested in a masked dawn raid at her home in Watford.

“London, United Kingdom – Qesser Zuhrah, a young pro-Palestine activist who was released on bail last month, has been arrested again”

Al Jazeera

She was taken into custody under Section 44 of the Serious Crime Act and Section 1 of the Terrorism Act.

Al Jazeera

Zuhrah was one of eight Palestine Action-linked prisoners who launched a 73-day hunger strike.

The arrest came after Zuhrah allegedly posted an Instagram story calling for direct action.

Supporters claimed she was re-arrested solely for a social media post.

Middle East Eye

Counter Terrorism Policing said they were looking into why the officers were wearing masks.

Zuhrah was already facing charges in connection with the Filton 24.

“A PALESTINE Action hunger striker has been arrested by masked police officers”

Thenational Scot

The group was proscribed by the British government in July 2025.

The protest involved a raid on an Elbit Systems UK arms factory.

The government is appealing a Hugh Court ruling that the ban was unlawful.

Zuhrah lasted 48 days without food while on remand.

Socialist Worker

Human rights groups have condemned the arrests.