JERUSALEM, November 19
Britain will proscribe Palestinian militant group Hamas as a terrorist organisation, its interior ministry said on Friday, a move that would bring its position on Gaza’s rulers in line with the United States and EU.
The organisation would be banned under the Terrorism Act and that anyone expressing support for Hamas, flying its flag or arranging meetings for the organisation would be in breach of the law, according to a report in a newspaper, which the ministry said was accurate. Another newspaper said Interior Minister Priti Patel would announce the move in Washington and present it to Parliament next week.
Israel hails decision
Hamas is a terrorist organisation, simply put. The political arm enables its military activity. —Naftali Bennett, Israel Prime Minister
Until now, Britain has banned only Hamas’ military wing — the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett welcomed reports of the decision. In a Twitter post, he said, “Hamas is a terrorist organisation, simply put. The political arm enables its military activity. The same terrorists — only in suits.” A Hamas official said it would wait for an official announcement from Britain before responding. Hamas is an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood. Founded in 1987, it is opposed to the existence of Israel, and opposes peace talks. It instead advocates “armed resistance” against Israel’s occupation of Palestine. — Reuters
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