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US sanctions UK-based Palestine Action as a terrorist group

The Treasury Department labeled the direct action group a specially designated global terrorist, freezing its assets and banning financial transactions.

Updated Aug 26, 2026 · 18:22 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • The US Department of the Treasury designated the UK-based group Palestine Action as a specially designated global terrorist, alleging it has supported acts of terrorism since July 2020.
  • The sanctions freeze the group's assets and prohibit US citizens and organizations from engaging in business transactions with it.
  • Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori condemned the sanctions, asserting that the group's direct action tactics were intended to save lives by disrupting Israeli defense suppliers.
  • The US action follows a UK terror ban against the organization, which is currently subject to an appeal scheduled for the UK Supreme Court.

Key facts

  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced terrorism sanctions against Palestine Action, blocking its assets and barring US entities from conducting business with the organization.[BBC News · The Guardian]
  • The US Treasury accused Palestine Action of injuring UK law enforcement, coercing the UK government, and causing millions of dollars in damage to defense infrastructure.[BBC News · The Guardian]
  • Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori characterized the US designation as hypocritical and stated the group's activities were aimed at saving lives.[BBC News · The Guardian]
  • The group was previously banned under the UK Terrorism Act, becoming illegal in the country in 2025.[BBC News · The Guardian]
  • Four members of Palestine Action were imprisoned in the UK in June following a break-in at a defense firm, including one member convicted of causing grievous bodily harm to a police officer.[BBC News]
  • Palestine Action has been granted permission to challenge the UK proscription before the UK Supreme Court.[BBC News · The Guardian]

What remains uncertain

  • The ultimate legal status of the group's UK ban remains pending until the UK Supreme Court hears and decides the ongoing challenge.[BBC News · The Guardian]

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