US designates Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation
US designates Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation The US has imposed sanctions on the direct action group Palestine Action, designating it a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, according to a notice posted on a Treasury Department website. According to the Telegraph, US officials say that the group's promotion of "acts of terrorism" on social media encourages others to adopt direct…
The United States has classified the direct action group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, imposing sanctions on the entity and its associated individuals, according to a recent Treasury Department announcement. US officials claim that the group's promotion of "acts of terrorism" on social media platforms incites others to engage in similar tactics globally, including within the United States.
This marks the first instance of a British left-wing organization facing sanctions from the United States. The sanctions will freeze the group's US assets and prohibit Americans from conducting business with them. Additionally, British citizens who support or participate in Palestine Action's activities may also face sanctions. The UK government had previously designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organization in July 2025, following an appeal upheld by the Court of Appeal in June 2026.
Since the ban's implementation, approximately 3,500 individuals have been arrested for allegedly supporting the organization.
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