Pakistan, July 3 -- British lawmakers have voted to officially ban the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, labeling it a terrorist organisation. The decision follows a series of disruptive protests, including one last month where activists damaged two aircraft at a Royal Air Force base in southern England.

Palestine Action, known for its direct-action tactics, has long targeted UK companies linked to Israel. Its main focus has been Elbit Systems, an Israeli defence firm with several sites across the UK. The group also claimed responsibility for protests at a Thales factory in 2022 and an Elbit site last year.

The UK Labour government accused the group of causing millions of pounds in damages through their actions. Home Secretary Yve...