U.S sanctions Hamas leaders, fund raising network

Admin I Tuesday, Nov.19, 2024

 

WASHINGTON – The United States of America has imposed sanctions on leaders of the Palestinian Resistant Movement, Hamas as part of efforts to disrupt their finances.

In a statement, Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller said six Hamas leaders are affected, for facilitating supply of weapons and funds to Gaza.

“The United States is today designating six Hamas leaders who have facilitated the transfer of weapons and funds to Gaza in support of the group’s terrorist activities”, the statement said.

According to the statement, affected people includes the smuggling of construction equipment and materials Hamas needed to build an extensive tunnel network, intentionally interspersed among Palestinian civilians, and the management of Hamas propaganda outlets.

“There is no distinction between Hamas’ so-called military wing and its political leadership.

“We will continue to use the tools at our disposal to target those who perpetuate Hamas’s destabilizing activities”, the Department said.

It added that the Department of the Treasury actions today were taken pursuant to counterterrorism authority Executive Order 13224, as amended.