U.S. Sanctions Target Senior Hamas Officials in Turkey and Gaza

The Biden administration imposes sanctions on six Hamas leaders to disrupt fundraising and weapons smuggling efforts.

The Treasury Department announced sanctions on six senior Hamas officials, including those in Turkey and Gaza, to curb the group's financial and military activities.
Key figures targeted include Abd al-Rahman Ismail abd al-Rahman Ghanimat, a longtime member of Hamas's military wing, accused of past terrorist attacks.
The sanctions freeze the assets of those named and prohibit U.S. persons from conducting business with them.
Washington has expressed concerns over Turkey hosting Hamas leaders and warned against normalizing relations with the group.
Hamas spokesperson Basem Naim criticized the sanctions, arguing they hinder diplomatic solutions and do not serve U.S. interests.