Tony Greenstein ‘issued rallying cry’ to invite support for Hamas, court told
The prominent pro-Palestine activist faces a charge of inviting support for a proscribed organisation in relation to his social media activity on the day of the October 7 attack
Assessment
A prominent pro-Palestine activist is being prosecuted for an alleged social media post made on October 7 itself. The charge turns on his words being characterized as a rallying cry to back Hamas, which the UK designates a terrorist organization. The case tests where lawful political solidarity ends and criminal incitement begins. The prosecution's framing of the post will likely shape the jury's view of intent.