US Sanctions Hamas Illicit Charity Network

State Dept EB Bureau

Filed March 12th, 2026

Detected March 12th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of State announced sanctions against four illicit charities funding Hamas militants. These actions, taken under Executive Order 13224, aim to disrupt funding sources for terrorist activities and expose Hamas's use of civilian organizations. The sanctions are part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism.

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What changed

The United States Department of State has imposed sanctions on four charities identified as directly funding Hamas militants. This action, executed under the authority of Executive Order 13224, targets the financial network supporting Hamas's military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades. The sanctions aim to disrupt illicit financial support for terrorist activities in Gaza and expose the deceptive fundraising practices of these entities.

Entities and individuals involved in these sanctioned charities may face severe consequences, including asset freezes and prohibitions on transactions with U.S. persons. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, regulated entities, particularly financial institutions, should review their lists of sanctioned entities and ensure compliance with U.S. counterterrorism and sanctions regulations. Failure to comply can result in significant penalties.

What to do next

Review lists of sanctioned entities to ensure no transactions are conducted with the four newly designated charities.
Assess internal controls for detecting and preventing illicit financial flows related to designated terrorist organizations.
Consult Treasury Department guidance for further details on the scope of the sanctions.

Penalties

Entities and individuals involved in these sanctioned charities may face asset freezes and prohibitions on transactions with U.S. persons. Consequences for non-compliance are not explicitly detailed but are typically severe under counterterrorism and sanctions authorities.

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United States Sanctions Hamas’s Illicit Charity Network

Press Statement

Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson

March 12, 2026

Today, the United States is sanctioning four illicit charities that directly fund Hamas militants. These actions expose Hamas’s shameful use of civilian organizations to generate illicit financial support for its military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, and disrupt key funding sources that support terrorist activities in Gaza. The Trump Administration will continue to use all available tools to expose and end the deceitful practices that these entities and individuals use to raise funds that support terror networks.

We are committed to ensuring that humanitarian aid can be delivered by reliable and safe organizations and to supporting international efforts to advance legitimate Palestinian interests and lasting peace in the region.

Today’s action is being taken pursuant to the counterterrorism authority, Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended. On October 31, 2001, the U.S. Department of State designated Hamas pursuant to E.O. 13224 for having committed, or posing a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals, or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Hamas is also designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. For more information on today’s action, please see the Department of the Treasury’s press releases.