Pakistan, July 5 -- The United Kingdom has officially banned the activist group Palestine Action, declaring it a terrorist organization under the Terrorism Act 2000. This means any person supporting, promoting, or joining the group could face up to 14 years in prison, along with possible financial penalties.

The decision follows a high-profile incident where Palestine Action claimed responsibility for damaging two Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft. The group allegedly caused £7 million in losses by spraying paint and tampering with military planes parked at an RAF base. Four activists have already been formally charged in connection with this act of sabotage.

Palestine Action filed a request to temporarily stop the ban, but the High C...