United States designates two groups as foreign terrorist organizations

On August 26, 2026, the United States government designated the British-based group Palestine Action and the Italian far-left collective Autistici/Inventati (A/I) as foreign terrorist organizations. The U.S. Treasury Department accused Palestine Action of providing material support to terrorist activities, while the State Department identified Autistici/Inventati as an extremist entity providing digital infrastructure for violent Antifa cells and other militants globally.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that far-left terrorism poses a profound threat to the United States and the Western world, confirming that the administration will utilize all available tools to mitigate these risks. Palestine Action, which had already been designated as a terrorist organization by the British government in 2025, now faces expanded U.S. sanctions. Supporters associated with these groups may face severe consequences, including lifetime bans on entering the United States.

The designations represent an ongoing effort by the U.S. administration, led by President Donald Trump, to target what officials describe as extremist left-wing movements. The move effectively places these organizations on a restricted list alongside groups like Hamas, al-Qaeda, and the Islamic State, marking a significant escalation in the American approach toward transnational far-left networks.