Palestine activists convicted of harassing minister

(BBC) Two women have been convicted of harassing a government minister.

Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard that justice minister and Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones was “terrified” after being confronted by two pro-Palestine activists while campaigning.

Senior District Judge Paul Goldspring found Ayeshah Behit, 31, and Hiba Ahmed, 26, from Treforest, Rhondda [Cynon] Taf, guilty of harassment following a trial.

He gave them a conditional discharge and fine.

Davies-Jones said she felt “scared and intimidated” after being approached by Behit, 31, and Ahmed, 26.

The court heard Behit and Ahmed had leaflets describing the MP as a “full-blown supporter of this genocide” in Gaza.

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