The Direct Action Movement for Palestinian Liberation (DAMPL) emerged in early 2025 as a new domestic extremist group that has rapidly escalated from online rhetoric to acts of vandalism, intimidation, and attempted incendiary attacks. Rooted in extreme anti-Zionist and anti-imperialist ideology, DAMPL openly aligns with Hamas symbols and rhetoric while drawing inspiration from militant direct-action campaigns abroad, such as Palestine Action in the United Kingdom (UK). Although decentralized and limited in scale, the group’s adoption of violent slogans, use of social media for propaganda, and embrace of sabotage tactics underscore a trajectory toward more serious extremist violence. DAMPL illustrates how foreign conflicts can catalyze homegrown militancy within the United States (U.S.), posing emerging challenges for law enforcement and policymakers.
What is DAMPL (Direct Action Movement for Palestinian Liberation)?
September 25, 2025
