In a bid to tackle anti-Semitism and combat terrorism, Britain is pushing ahead with plans to ban the group Hizb ut-Tahrir, designating it as a "terrorist" organization. The proposal, which will make joining the group illegal under terrorism laws, will be debated in Parliament this week, as announced by the Home Office on Monday.

Home Secretary James Cleverly highlighted that Hizb ut-Tahrir is an anti-Semitic organization that actively promotes and encourages terrorism. Cleverly pointed out the group's troubling celebration of the October 7 Hamas attacks on southern Israel and its depiction of Hamas members as heroes on its website, which he condemned as promoting and encouraging "terrorism".

Furthermore, Cleverly emphasized that Hizb ut-Tahrir has a history of praising and celebrating attacks on Jewish people. Following the Hamas attacks and the subsequent war on Gaza, the group issued a call to Muslim countries, urging them to "Get your armies and go and remove the Zionist occupiers."

Former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron had previously attempted to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir during their tenure, but ultimately abandoned those plans. However, with the current proposal gaining momentum, the organization may soon join the ranks of other designated groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIL (ISIS).

Founded in 1953, with its headquarters in Lebanon, Hizb ut-Tahrir operates in 32 countries, including Britain, the United States, Canada, and Australia. The group's long-term objective is to establish a caliphate governed by Islamic law, as stated by the Home Office.

If Parliament approves the designation, the ban will come into effect from Friday, affording Hizb ut-Tahrir the same status as other terrorist organizations. According to the British Home Office, labels can be applied to groups if they are believed to be "concerned in terrorism" and if the designation is proportional.

Home Secretary James Cleverly emphasized the importance of taking action against individuals or groups that incite violence and promote or glorify terrorism. He stated, "Those who incite violence and promote or glorify terrorism have no place on Britain's streets and must face the full force of the law."

In response to the proposed ban, Hizb ut-Tahrir dismissed it as a "sign of desperation" on their website last month. However, with the British government's determination to combat both anti-Semitism and terrorism, the fate of the organization hangs in the balance as Parliament engages in critical debates in the days to come.