Kurt M. Campbell Deputy Secretary of State | Official Website
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting international financial supporters of Hamas, marking one year since the group's attack on Israel. The sanctions aim to disrupt both external and domestic fundraising efforts for Hamas. According to a statement from Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson, these measures are directed at "a network of international financial supporters of Hamas, a Gaza-based financial institution controlled by Hamas, and a prominent Hamas supporter along with his businesses."
The targeted individuals and entities are accused of exploiting the plight of Palestinian civilians to further their own objectives. They allegedly play significant roles in funding terrorist activities under the pretense of charitable work. "Our action today exposes these sham charities," Miller stated, highlighting that such organizations claim to offer humanitarian aid but instead divert funds to support Hamas.
These actions have been taken under Executive Order 13224, as amended, which is focused on counterterrorism efforts. The U.S. Department of the Treasury executed these sanctions in an effort to prevent terrorist financiers from misusing the non-profit sector.
For more detailed information about these sanctions, refer to the Treasury's press release.
