US imposes sanctions on a Palestinian NGO and other charities, accusing them of ties to militant groups
- On Tuesday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against five individuals and five charitable organizations accused of funneling funds to Hamas and the PFLP under the pretense of humanitarian activities.
- These sanctions follow the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and address groups exploiting charities to finance terrorist military activities.
- The sanctioned groups include Al Weam Charitable Society operating out of Gaza, Filistin Vakfi from Turkey, as well as organizations linked to Hamas and PFLP based in Algeria, the Netherlands, and Italy.
- Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender highlighted that the measures taken today are crucial to preventing terrorist groups such as Hamas and the PFLP from exploiting charitable organizations for funding their activities.
- The Treasury plans continued efforts to disrupt Hamas’s financial networks amid challenges posed by legitimate crowdfunding used as fronts for illicit funding.
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US Imposes Sanctions On A Palestinian NGO And Other “Charities” Tied To Terror Groups
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a major Palestinian legal group for prisoners and detainees along with five other “charitable” entities across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, accusing them of supporting Palestinian armed factions and terror groups, including Hamas’ military wing, under the pretense of humanitarian aid in Gaza. Those sanctioned include Addameer, a nongovernmental organization that was founded in 1…
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