Pro-Palestine activist not guilty of inviting support for terror groups
02/12/2025
A PRO-PALESTINE activist has been found not guilty of inviting support for proscribed terrorist organisations.
Natalie Strecker (50) had denied two counts of inviting support for Hamas and Hezbollah under the Terrorism (Jersey) Law 2002.
The charges related to social media posts and videos published between June and October 2024 in which she made repeated references to “the resistance”. The meaning behind this term – and whether she used it to describe Hamas or Hezbollah – formed the central focus of the Jurat trial.
Advocate Mark Boothman, defending, successfully argued the prosecution had reviewed thousands of posts but selected eight “cherry-picked” examples and said posts did not invite support for terrorist groups but expressed her personal belief that Palestinians had the right to resist occupation under international law.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Beechey, director of intelligence and CI Operational Support, said: “We acknowledge the outcome of the recent court proceedings. This case, the first of its kind in Jersey, involved an allegation of inviting support for proscribed organisations Hamas and Hezbollah, under Article 13(1) of the Terrorism (Jersey) Law 2002. The matter was brought before the courts following a complaint from a member of the public. We remain committed to investigating all reported crimes thoroughly and impartially. We would also like to recognise the joint efforts of the States of Jersey Police and the Law Officers’ Department throughout this process.
“We encourage anyone with concerns to come forward with confidence, knowing that every report will be assessed and investigated without fear or favour.”
The verdict was handed down in the Royal Court this Tuesday, 2nd December 2025.
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