UK IMPOSES SANCTIONS TARGETING HAMAS FINANCING

The UK has sanctioned individuals linked to Hamas, including financiers and leaders of the group, saying the measures will help cut off its funding including from Iran.

The move was taken in coordination with the United States.

The sanctions target Zuheir Shamlakh, a man known as Hamas's "main money changer", and a key figure involved in the group's shift towards cryptocurrencies who helped transfer large sums of money from Iran to Hamas ahead of the group's October 7th attacks on Israel, the Foreign Office said.

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron commented: 

"These sanctions send a clear message to Hamas – the UK and our partners are committed to ensuring there is no hiding place for those financing terrorist activities."

"To reach a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza, Hamas can no longer be in power and able to threaten Israel. By disrupting the financial networks which sustain Hamas’ operation, including from Iran, these sanctions support that crucial aim."

Further details about the sanctions imposed can be found at GOV.UK HERE