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Jeremy Corbyn faces up to a decade in jail if he ever acts as a cheerleader for Hamas again.
Under measures being announced today, the former Labour leader would be treated as a terrorist if he supports the Palestinian group in future.
Today’s move will see Home Secretary Priti Patel banning Hamas’s political wing as a terrorist organisation.
Until now it has been treated differently from its military wing, which was outlawed in the UK 20 years ago.
Successive governments have hesitated over taking similar action against the political wing. But Miss Patel will say that approach will change during a visit to Washington.
Mr Corbyn described Hamas as ‘friends’ in 2009 and later invited members to Parliament. Afterwards he said he regretted using the term.
Mr Corbyn described Hamas as ‘friends’ in 2009 and later invited members to Parliament. Afterwards he said he regretted using the term.
Miss Patel said last night: ‘This should be a very strong message to anyone who thinks it’s OK to support an organisation like Hamas.’
Under the measures, being a
