The decision to host an event in the UK Parliament for the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC), an organisation reportedly linked to Hamas, is not just a matter of poor judgment; it is a disgraceful betrayal of the values that underpin our democratic institutions. To welcome any organisation with alleged ties to a proscribed terrorist group is to turn a blind eye to the bloodshed and suffering caused by Hamas—a group whose charter explicitly calls for the destruction of Israel and the targeting of Jewish civilians. This is not diplomacy; it is moral capitulation.

For centuries, the UK Parliament has been a symbol of justice, liberty, and the rule of law. It has weathered countless challenges, stood firm against tyranny, and upheld the principles of decency even when it was inconvenient to do so. But what message does it send when the very seat of our democracy rolls out the red carpet for the PRC, an organisation accused of serving as an arm of Hamas propaganda? It signals weakness. Worse, it provides legitimacy to a movement that thrives on violence and the rejection of peace.

Let us not deceive ourselves about the nature of Hamas and its affiliates. Hamas is recognised globally as a terrorist organisation. Its actions—indiscriminate rocket attacks, the use of human shields, and the brutal suppression of dissent—have caused untold suffering. To allow the PRC, an organisation reportedly tied to this group, to hold an event in Westminster dishonours not just the victims of Hamas’s terror but also the integrity of our nation.

The implications of this cannot be overstated. Hosting the PRC emboldens those who view terror as a legitimate means to achieve political goals. It undermines Britain’s standing as a country committed to justice, human rights, and the rule of law. And it sends a chilling message to those who seek peace: that those aligned with terror can find legitimacy, even in the halls of democracy.

This is not a matter of free speech or engaging with differing perspectives. There are clear red lines, and hosting an event for an organisation with alleged ties to terror crosses them. This is not openness; it is appeasement.

WBII calls on Parliament to investigate how such a gross lapse in judgment occurred and to ensure that safeguards are implemented to prevent this from happening again. The Palestinian Return Centre must not be allowed to use the UK’s democratic institutions as a platform for advancing its agenda or sanitising its alleged connections to extremism.

Our democracy is only as strong as the principles it defends. If Parliament allows itself to become a stage for those aligned with hatred and violence, it will do irreparable harm to its credibility and moral standing. We urge our elected representatives to take decisive action to uphold the integrity of our democratic institutions and to send a clear message: Britain does not tolerate complicity with terror.

Let this be the last time that Britain’s Parliament is used to lend respectability to those who seek to undermine peace and perpetuate hatred.