The UK counter-terrorism unit is calling for a ban on a pro-Palestinian shooter

In the UK, a video game with a pro-Palestinian viewpoint has been taken off the market following a request from the country's counter-terrorism officials.

According to an article by Eurogamer, Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which examines the Israel-Palestine conflict from a Palestinian viewpoint, is no longer available for purchase by British gamers.

The report indicates that Steam notified the developer, Nidal Nijm, in an email that UK authorities had requested the game's removal, leading to restrictions in the UK market.

Nijm questioned the reasoning for this decision, pointing out that his game is similar to other shooting games on Steam, mentioning Call of Duty as an example.

Steam clarified that the request came from the United Kingdom's Counter Terrorism Command, particularly the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit (CTIRU), and stated their obligation to adhere to regional authorities' regulations on available content.

While CTIRU did not provide direct comments about specific content or their interactions with platforms, they have not elaborated on the matter when approached by 404 Media.

Nijm expressed his view to the same outlet, stating, "I don't fault Valve or Steam; my issue is with the UK's authorities. They object to a game while a title like Call of Duty Black Ops 6, where players handle missions in Iraq, remains available. This showcases a double standard."

The game Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque continues to be sold in countries like the United States, although Germany and Australia have banned it due to it not undergoing their respective classification processes.