Canada imposes sanctions on 11 leaders of Hamas group
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Canada on Tuesday, February 6, imposed sanctions on 11 leaders of the Hamas terrorist group for their involvement in the attack on Israel in October 2023, according the press service of the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As reported by the department, the sanctions are aimed at restricting Hamas's ability to raise funds for further attacks against Israel.
It is noted that this is the country's first use of its sanction legislation against a non-state actor.
The sanctioned individuals include:
- Yahya Sinwar, leader (Hamas)
- Muhammed Deif, military leader (Hamas)
- Marwan Issa, deputy military commander (Hamas)
- Maher Rebhi Namer Obeid, leader (Hamas)
- Jihad Muhammad Shaker Yaghmour, member (Hamas)
- Nizar Mohammed Awadallah, member (Hamas)
- Mahmoud al-Zahar, leader (Hamas)
- Hassan al-Wardian, member (Hamas)
- Ayman Nofal, military commander (Hamas)
- Akram al-Ajouri, military leader (Palestinian Islamic Jihad)
- Aiman Ahmad al-Duwaik, member (Hamas)
The Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reminded that the country had previously designated Hamas as a terrorist organization. Accordingly, participation in this group or assistance to it is a criminal offense, and its members are prohibited from entering Canada.
Sanctions against the Hamas group
Recently we reported that the Canadian government was preparing a new package of economic sanctions against leaders of the Hamas group and Israelis accused of involvement in violence against settlers in the West Bank.
Also, on February 2, U.S. President Joe Biden imposed sanctions on four Israelis. They were accused of involvement in violence against settlers in the West Bank. The decree established a system for imposing financial sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals who attack Palestinians, intimidate them, or seize their property.
