Members of Parliament in the UK voted to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, aligning it with groups like al-Qaeda and ISIL. The decision was made after activists vandalized RAF Brize Norton, resulting in significant damage. Palestine Action's actions include direct attacks on the arms industry, claiming to disrupt support for Israel's actions. Co-founder Huda Ammori plans to challenge this proscription legally, while government officials, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have condemned the vandalism as disgraceful.
Palestine Action describes itself as a pro-Palestinian organisation which disrupts the arms industry in the UK with direct action to end participation in Israel's regime.
The Home Secretary revealed the draft order to amend the Terrorism Act 2000 following a high-profile incident where activists vandalized RAF Brize Norton.
Co-founder Huda Ammori expressed intentions to challenge the proscription in court, seeking a temporary block on the government's decision.
The act of vandalism at RAF Brize Norton, condemned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, involved activists spraying red paint on military aircraft.
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