The UK Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, is poised to classify Palestine Action as a criminal organization under the Terrorism Act of 2000 following their recent vandalism of two planes at RAF Brize Norton.

This incident, described by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as 'disgraceful,' involved activists damaging military aircraft, including an Airbus Voyager, and has prompted an ongoing investigation by counter-terrorism police.

Footage from Palestine Action shows activists infiltrating the airbase and vandalizing the Airbus Voyager by spraying red paint into its jet engine.

If approved, the ban would make membership in Palestine Action illegal, carrying severe penalties, including a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison for supporting the group.

The proscription of Palestine Action requires parliamentary approval before it can be enacted into law.

This decision to potentially ban the group is part of a broader security review at military bases across the UK, initiated after the break-in at RAF Brize Norton.

The Home Secretary's move comes as counter-terrorism police investigate whether the group's actions can be classified as 'concerned in terrorism' under the Terrorism Act.

In response, a spokesperson for Palestine Action criticized the UK government's military support of Israel, arguing that their actions are a necessary form of protest against perceived state terrorism.

The Campaign Against Antisemitism has expressed support for the ban, linking Palestine Action's actions to a broader trend of vandalism against Jewish properties.

Conversely, Amnesty International UK has raised concerns about the use of counter-terrorism powers against protest groups, arguing that such measures should not suppress dissent.

Despite being labeled as 'terrorists' by the political establishment, Palestine Action has vowed to continue their activism in support of Palestine.

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has endorsed the decision to ban Palestine Action, calling it 'absolutely the correct decision'.