US Labels Palestine Action as Global Terrorist Group

On Wednesday, the United States officially designated the UK-based Palestine Action group as a “specially designated global terrorist” organization, following its ban by the British government. This designation is part of a series of sanctions against the group, which the US claims supports “an act of terrorism.” Established in 2020, Palestine Action is currently appealing the UK government ban, which has resulted in thousands of arrests.

The group aims to end “global participation in Israel’s genocidal and apartheid regime,” gaining prominence after Israel's military actions in Gaza post the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas. The US action also included the designation of Italy-based Autistici/Inventati and pro-Palestinian group Masar Badil as terrorist organizations.

US State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggot labeled all three groups as “violent far-left terrorist groups,” while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the US would utilize its economic tools to combat these groups, emphasizing that “political terrorism has no place in our society.”.