Yemenis Rap UK Blacklisting of Hamas
The association in a statement underlined full solidarity with the Hamas movement and said the British decision is in line with the Zionist regime’s plots against the Palestinian people, Al-Mayadeen reported.
It noted that it was the UK that set the ground for the occupation of Palestine by the Zionist regime in the first place.
The statement call for global solidarity with the Palestinian nation and urged Islamic governments and scholars to raise awareness among nations about the need for confronting the Zionist regime.
In a separate statement, the Ansarullah movement’s political office described the British decision as a terrorist move aimed at destroying the cause of Palestine.
Ansarullah underlined its full support for the Palestinian people and the region’s Islamic resistance movements.
It also called on Muslim nations to stand up in support of the Palestinian cause.
The British government announced on Friday that it intended to label Hamas “a terrorist organization”, joining the United States, Canada and the European Union in fully banning the Gaza-based Palestinian resistance group, which plays a significant role in defending Palestinian rights against frequent Israel aggression.
London has since 2001 banned the group’s military wing, known as the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, across the UK, but it is the first time that the British government sets to ban Hamas’ political wing.
Earlier on Friday, British Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted that she had “acted to proscribe Hamas in its entirety”, saying there is no difference between the group’s military and political wings.
Upon parliamentary approval, which is expected within the week, the ban, under the UK’s Terrorism Act of 2000, would make it illegal across the UK to be a member of Hamas, express support for the resistance movement, meet with Hamas members, arrange meetings with its members, fly its flag or even wear clothing indicating support for the group.
Supporters will face a fine or a maximum of 14 years in prison.
Founded in 1987, Hamas is the largest Palestinian resistance movement. Since 2007, it has ruled the besieged Gaza Strip and has since defended the impoverished enclave against four major Israeli wars, including the most recent 11-day conflict that ended in an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire in May.
