Two hunger-striking prisoners affiliated with Palestine Action have been hospitalized amid mounting concern over the deteriorating health of activists taking part in a weeks-long protest.

Kamran Ahmed, who has been on hunger strike for 42 days, says the protest is worth the risk of death.

Doctor Ellen Kriesels was arrested by London police forces in front of her children on Saturday.

The UK government has intensified its repression of pro-Palestinian activists, with arrests for chants like "globalize the Intifada" deemed racially aggravated, despite the lack of racial references or violence in the slogan.

The UK High Court is reviewing the proscription of Palestine Action, a group formed in 2020 to oppose Israel's apartheid regime.

Thousands demonstrated in London expressing solidarity with Palestinians amidst ongoing violence and human rights abuses in Gaza and the West Bank, criticizing the Israeli regime for violating ceasefires, and condemning the UK and US for supporting Israel despite its crimes.

In September, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to introduce mandatory digital IDs for all citizens by 2029, sparking widespread protests.