Hamas and PIJ

Sanctions regime

Overview

EU Sanctions

In 2001, the EU included Hamas-Izz al-Din al-Qassem (the military wing of Hamas) and PIJ as terrorist groups on the annex to Council Common Position of 27 December 2001, which authorises the freezing of funds and assets and prohibits the provision of resources and services to listed groups.  In 2003, the EU amended the listing to include the entirety of Hamas (including the political arm).

In January 2024, the EU established a sanctions regime targeting individuals and entities who support Hamas and PIJ.  Individuals and entities can be listed for activities such as:

  • supporting, materially or financially, Hamas or the PIJ;
  • supplying, selling, or transferring arms and related materiel to the two organisations;
  • supporting actions which undermine or threaten the stability or security of Israel in conjunction with Hamas and the PIJ;
  • being involved in serious violations of international humanitarian law or human rights law;
  • inciting or publicly provoking violent actions of the two organisations; and
  • providing support to those facilitating or enabling violent action by Hamas and the PIJ (i.e. sponsors of those who sponsor the two organisations).

 

UK Sanctions

The UK proscribed Hamas-Izz al-Din al-Qassem and PIJ as terrorist groups in 2001 and the entirety of Hamas in 2021 making it a criminal offence to (inter alia) belong to or invite support to the groups.

The UK has designated Hamas and PIJ members under its counter-terrorism sanctions regime.

US Sanctions

Hamas and PIJ have been designated as foreign terrorist organisations by the US since 1997.  As a result, it is unlawful for persons subject to US jurisdiction to provide support or resources to the groups, members of the groups are prohibited from entering the US, and US financial institutions must freeze assets if it becomes aware that these belong to Hamas.

The US has designated under its terrorism sanctions regime Hamas and PIJ members and financial networks based in Palestine and other locations, including Iran, Türkiye, Lebanon, and Sudan.

Other countries sanctions

Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand have designated Hamas and PIJ as terrorist organisations.

Current EU Sanctions

In 2001, the EU included Hamas-Izz al-Din al-Qassem (the military wing of Hamas) and PIJ as terrorist groups on the annex to Council Common Position of 27 December 2001, which authorises the freezing of funds and assets and prohibits the provision of resources and services to listed groups.  In 2003, the EU amended the listing to include the entirety of Hamas (including the political arm).

In January 2024, the EU established a sanctions regime targeting individuals and entities who support Hamas and PIJ.  Individuals and entities can be listed for activities such as:

  • supporting, materially or financially, Hamas or the PIJ;
  • supplying, selling, or transferring arms and related materiel to the two organisations;
  • supporting actions which undermine or threaten the stability or security of Israel in conjunction with Hamas and the PIJ;
  • being involved in serious violations of international humanitarian law or human rights law;
  • inciting or publicly provoking violent actions of the two organisations; and
  • providing support to those facilitating or enabling violent action by Hamas and the PIJ (i.e. sponsors of those who sponsor the two organisations).

Current UK Sanctions

The UK proscribed Hamas-Izz al-Din al-Qassem and PIJ as terrorist groups in 2001 and the entirety of Hamas in 2021 making it a criminal offence to (inter alia) belong to or invite support to the groups.

The UK has designated Hamas and PIJ members under its counter-terrorism sanctions regime.

    Current US Sanctions

    Hamas and PIJ have been designated as foreign terrorist organisations by the US since 1997.  As a result, it is unlawful for persons subject to US jurisdiction to provide support or resources to the groups, members of the groups are prohibited from entering the US, and US financial institutions must freeze assets if it becomes aware that these belong to Hamas.

    The US has designated under its terrorism sanctions regime Hamas and PIJ members and financial networks based in Palestine and other locations, including Iran, Türkiye, Lebanon, and Sudan.

    Other Countries Sanctions

    Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand have designated Hamas and PIJ as terrorist organisations.

      Footer