US Imposes Sanctions On 6 Senior Hamas Officials

JAKARTA - The United States (US) has imposed sanctions on six senior Hamas officials. This sanction is a further action against Palestinian militant groups as Washington seeks to reach a ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza.

The US Treasury Department said the sanctions targeted representatives of the group abroad, senior members of the Hamas military wing, and those involved in supporting efforts to raise funds for the group and smuggle weapons into Gaza.

Hamas continues to rely on important officials who seem to have a legitimate role and are in public contact with the group, but continue to facilitate their terrorist activities, represent their interests abroad, and coordinate money transfers and goods to Gaza, "said Deputy Minister of Finance, Bradley Smith, as reported by Reuters, Tuesday, November 19.

"The Ministry of Finance remains committed to disrupting Hamas' efforts to get additional income and holding parties accountable for facilitating terrorist activities of the group," Smith continued.