Protests31 March, 20261 min read
Qesser Zuhrah Arrested in Dawn Raid After 73-Day Hunger Strike
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Qesser Zuhrah was arrested at her Watford home by masked Hertfordshire police. Arrest under the Terrorism Act weeks after bail release.
Dawn Masked Arrest
Qesser Zuhrah was arrested in a masked dawn raid at her home in Watford. She was taken into custody under Section 44 of the Serious Crime Act and Section 1 of the Terrorism Act. Zuhrah was one of eight Palestine Action-linked prisoners who launched a 73-day hunger strike.
Arrest Linked to Instagram Post
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. Counter Terrorism Policing said they were looking into why the officers were wearing masks.
Filton 24 Protest at Elbit Systems UK
Zuhrah was already facing charges in connection with the Filton 24. The group was proscribed by the British government in July 2025. The protest involved a raid on an Elbit Systems UK arms factory.
Legal and Political Context
The government is appealing a Hugh Court ruling that the ban was unlawful. Zuhrah lasted 48 days without food while on remand. Human rights groups have condemned the arrests.