US designation of Palestine Action as terrorist group
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Imprisoned Palestine Action activists appeal terrorism sentences
The ruling marked the first time property damage was categorised as terrorism in a British court.
The activists raided an Elbit Systems factory in the UK.
Four Palestine Action activists are appealing their convictions.
Terrorist connection alleged in Trump's Scotland golf course damage case
Prosecutors allege the offence was aggravated by a connection to Palestine Action.
Palestine Action has been classed as a terrorist organisation by the UK.
Seven people have been charged in connection with damage to Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland in March 2025.
PA activists face terror charges over Trump golf resort protest
All seven defendants were initially charged under ordinary criminal law for malicious property damage.
The United States imposed sanctions on Palestine Action and the pro-Palestine international movement Masar Badil earlier in the week.
The prosecution's 16-page indictment asserts the acts were aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.
US labels Palestine Action a terror group
Huda Ammori is a co-founder of Palestine Action.
Huda Ammori said US sanctions designating Palestine Action a terrorist organization will not stop the group's direct action plans against Israeli weapons companies.
Huda Ammori said US sanctions designating Palestine Action a terrorist organization will not deter its supporters.
US imposes sanctions on Palestine Action and other left-wing groups
A British court revoked Palestine Action's terrorist designation in February, but the decision was overturned on appeal in June.
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori linked the US sanctions to the UK designation and called for the ban to be reversed.
The US Department of the Treasury also imposed sanctions on Masar Badil and Autistici Inventati.
“By banning a direct action protest group under terrorism legislation for the first time in British history, Keir Starmer’s Government has created a blueprint for authoritarian governments around the world to suppress political dissent, and to criminalise British citizens who travel or live abroad.”