US sanctions three individuals and two charities over alleged Hamas financing
Summary
The Trump administration announced sanctions against three people and two charities accused of sending over $2 million to Hamas, a militant group. The US government also arrested six individuals linked to this network for helping fund Hamas.Key Facts
- The US Treasury blocked all US property of the sanctioned individuals and charities.
- The people sanctioned include Saleem Alzaq in Gaza and Faouzi Barika and Amel Oualid in France.
- The two charities sanctioned are Association Baraka and Ensemble C Mieux, both based in France.
- The network allegedly raised over $2 million for Hamas from 2020 to 2026, including $1.5 million after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
- Six people were arrested: three in the US (Omar Adhami, Abdel Adhami, Raed Yousef) and three in France.
- Saleem Alzaq is charged with conspiring to support Hamas, serving in its armed wing, and spreading propaganda online.
- The arrested individuals helped funnel money for attacks and could face up to 80 years in prison.
- The US justice and treasury departments stated they will continue targeting those financing terrorism.
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