POLICE have raided the home of a journalist in London, according to reports.
Asa Winstanley is the associate editor of the Electronic Intifada, an online UK-based news site which focuses on Palestine, and regularly writes about Palestine and the geopolitical influence of Israel.
The Metropolitan Police said: “We can confirm that officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command executed a search warrant at an address in Wembley on 17 October.
“This was carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected terrorism offences contrary to section 12 of the Terrorism Act (TACT), 2000 (support of a proscribed organisation) and sections 1 and 2, TACT 2006 (dissemination of terrorist documents).
“No arrests were made and officers seized various electronic devices from the address under section 50 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act, 2001.
“Enquiries continue.”
It is understood that Winstanley has not been charged or arrested.
Electronic Intifada director Ali Abunimah said on X/Twitter:
"Regretfully as part of the UK's intensifying crackdown on free speech about Palestine, British 'counterterrorism' police have raided the home and seized devices of our @intifada colleague @AsaWinstanley.
“Asa can count on our full support and solidarity."
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