Yemen condemns British designation of Hamas as "terrorist organisation"

Yemen condemns British designation of Hamas as "terrorist organisation"

Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, a member of the Supreme Political Council has commented on Britain’s intention to designate the Palestinian Islamic resistance movement Hamas as a “terrorist organisation.”

“We condemn the designation of Hamas as a terrorist, although we are not surprised with this coming from the British founder of the occupation,” al-Houthi said on Twitter.

“When (the designation) coincides with the anniversary of the Balfour Criminal Declaration , it is an affirmation of the British continued terrorism of the victim and support for the criminal entity.”

“We are certain that the designation is a political move. The leadership and supporters of Hamas represent only a determination to continue the liberation of al-Quds (Jerusalem) and all of Palestine,” al-Houthi added.

The Guardian newspaper reported on Friday morning that British Home Secretary Priti Patel planning to declare Hamas a “terrorist organisation” through a British bill that would prevent any support for the Palestinian movement, with anyone involved risking a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.