Palestine Action designated global terrorist group by US

The United States has designated Palestine Action as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, freezing its US assets and barring Americans from dealings with the group, with OFAC extending possible secondary sanctions for supporters worldwide. The designation comes as Palestine Action, a UK-based campaign group known for targeting Israel-linked defense companies such as Elbit Systems, faces parallel bans in Britain that were formalized in July 2025 and carry decades-long penalties for membership. Reports also note that the UK Supreme Court plans to hear an appeal over the legality of Britain’s terrorist designation of Palestine Action, underscoring ongoing cross-border scrutiny of the group. One article describes a broader transatlantic enforcement posture, portraying the designation as part of a “pincer” around the organization and those connected to it. Separately, some coverage fuels the narrative with a claim that former President Donald Trump could declare Palestine Action as global terrorists and impose lifetime bans on supporters, illustrating divergent portrayals of the potential political response to the group’s activities.