US Treasury Designates Hamas-Linked Charity as Terrorist Entity
What happened
The US Treasury designated a Hamas wing as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity after determining it controlled a charity organization. The UK’s Charity Commission opened a regulatory compliance case into Restless Beings following a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel. This complaint detailed cooperation between Restless Beings and Merciful Hands Gaza, which the US Treasury designated as controlled by Hamas.
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Why it matters
The designation places restrictions on Merciful Hands Gaza, which was found to be owned, controlled, or directed by Hamas and integrated into its military wing. The regulatory scrutiny into Restless Beings concerns documented overlap, including shared personnel and joint humanitarian projects conducted between 2022 and 2024.
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Who's involved
Who could feel it
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Qatar could face increased financial risk and compliance costs related to its support of Hamas.
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The entities involved
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Hamas
Palestinian Islamist political and military organization
Related events
- Hamas-led government controls Gaza health ministry while Israeli soldiers operate in the occupied West Bank.
- Israel views Hamas as a terrorist organization, and Israeli forces are operating in Jerusalem.
- Both organizations involved in the conflict are facing criticism regarding their political actions.
- Hamas leadership controls the Gaza Strip and arrested individuals collaborating with Israel.
- Hamas is under investigation regarding ties to an aid group.