EU expands sanctions against Hamas political bureau with 10 new names on blacklist
28 May 2026Effective: 28 May 202697 views
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Financial entities, companies and European operators with international sanctions compliance obligations
Summary
The EU Council adds 10 members of Hamas political bureau to the list of sanctioned persons with entry prohibition and asset freezing in Europe.
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Decision (CFSP) 2026/1173 amends the 2024 sanctions framework against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The scope is expanded to expressly include all members of Hamas Political Bureau as subjects of automatic restrictive measures. Specific measures are: prohibition of entry or transit through the territory of Membe…
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