The United States has ramped up its financial pressure against Hamas, a terrorist organization. The strategy is aimed at curbing any potential support and resources for the group.
On Friday, the US government announced an expanded effort to cut off funding for Hamas. This initiative underscores the second round of sanctions against individuals and organizations linked to the group, following an attack on Israel that resulted in over 1,400 casualties.
The new sanctions underscore Iran’s role in providing financial, logistical, and operational support to Hamas. This was highlighted by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control in a statement.
Key figures include a Hamas representative in Iran and members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, further highlighting the intricate connections between these entities.
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As these sanctions were announced, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo embarked on a crucial visit to London. His mission was to rally support from Britain — one of America’s closest allies — for this initiative to throttle Hamas’s funding.
“Today’s action underscores the United States’ commitment to dismantling Hamas’s funding networks by deploying our counterterrorism sanctions authorities and working with our global partners to deny Hamas the ability to exploit the international financial system,” Adeyemo remarked during his visit.
Prominent among those targeted are Khaled Qaddoumi, identified as a liaison between Hamas and the Iranian government, and Ali Morshed Shirazi and Mostafa Mohammad Khani, officials in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Qods Force who are accused of training and assisting Hamas fighters.
In addition to individuals, several organizations have also been sanctioned. These include the Iranian Bonyad Shahid, also known as the Martyrs Foundation, which is affiliated with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
According to US officials, this group funnels millions of dollars through the Gaza-based Al-Ansar Charity Association for the families of militants. This practice, the US argues, serves as a compelling recruitment tool for terrorist activities.
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The sanctions freeze any US-based assets owned or controlled by the named individuals and organizations. They also prohibit financial transactions with those designated, and ban the contribution of funds, goods, and services to them.
As the US intensifies its financial clampdown on Hamas, it’s crucial to monitor the unfolding developments. This initiative is not just about curbing funding to a particular group, but also about disrupting the networks that allow these transactions to occur.
With these sanctions, the US aims to deny Hamas the ability to exploit the international financial system. This is a significant move in the global fight against terrorism, and its effects will be keenly watched by observers worldwide.
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