Palestine Action website targets the Foreign Office for ‘action’
Government urges removal of online material linked to banned group after ‘target map’ website emerges
The government has told tech firms to get a grip on extremist online content after a Palestine Action site flagged the Foreign Office as a “target” for activists to “take action”.
The site, which features a so-called “target map”, names organisations it claims are connected to Elbit Systems UK and provides location details alongside messaging urging users to “find a target and take action”.
The development comes after Palestine Action was proscribed under UK terrorism legislation, alongside the Maniacs Murder Cult and the Russian Imperialist Movement.
A Home Office spokesperson told Jewish News: “We are cracking down on terrorist groups that use online content to spread propaganda and incite violence.
“We work closely with technology companies to support the swift removal of unlawful terrorist content, including material linked to proscribed organisations.”
Following the ban, the Home Office has written to major tech platforms reminding them of their obligations under the Terrorism Acts 2000 and 2006 to identify and remove content likely to be unlawful.
Officials have also shared material with companies – including logos, keywords and identifying features linked to proscribed groups – to support moderation efforts.
Under UK law, it is a criminal offence to access or collect information likely to be useful to a terrorist, disseminate terrorist publications, or invite support for a proscribed organisation.
Members of the public can report suspected illegal or harmful content via the government’s online reporting tool, with the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit (CTIRU) responsible for assessing cases and referring material to platforms for removal.
The emergence of the website is likely to intensify concern within the Jewish community over online activism linked to anti-Israel campaigns, particularly where language or material could be interpreted as encouraging direct action.
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