US issues sanctions against UK-based direct action group Palestine Action
Summary
The US government has placed sanctions on Palestine Action, a UK-based activist group, labeling it a global terrorist organization. The move follows the UK’s earlier decision to ban the group under terrorism laws because of its protest actions against companies linked to Israeli military activities.Key Facts
- The US Treasury named Palestine Action a designated global terrorist group, allowing the US to freeze its assets.
- Palestine Action was the first direct action group banned under the UK’s Terrorism Act in July last year.
- The UK ban is being legally challenged and will be reviewed by the UK Supreme Court in November.
- The US sanctions prevent Americans and US businesses from working with Palestine Action.
- The US Treasury said Palestine Action has caused damage to UK military facilities and encouraged similar protests worldwide.
- The group targets factories of Israeli weapons company Elbit Systems and related businesses in the UK.
- Palestine Action’s co-founder said the group protests to stop what it calls Israeli violence against Palestinians and criticized President Trump’s support for Israel.
- The sanctions use powers created after the 9/11 attacks to fight terrorism, showing increased US measures against politically motivated groups accused of violence.
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