EU Sanctions 10 Hamas Politburo Members With Asset Freezes as It Targets 7 Israeli-Linked Actors
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Updated · Euronews · May 30
EU Sanctions 10 Hamas Politburo Members With Asset Freezes as It Targets 7 Israeli-Linked Actors
8 articles · Updated · Euronews · May 30
Ten Hamas Politburo members were added to the EU sanctions list on Friday, subjecting them to travel bans, asset freezes and a prohibition on making funds or economic resources available to them.
The bloc said the officials, as Hamas decision-makers, had knowledge of the planning, preparation and execution of violent actions and had publicly defended them while threatening future attacks.
Those named include Khaled Mashal, Khalil Al-Hayya, Moussa Abu Marzouk, Nizar Mohammed Awadallah and Husam Badran, among others in Hamas' top political leadership body.
In a parallel move, the EU also sanctioned four entities and three individuals it said were extremist Israeli settlers or supporters involved in serious and systematic abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Brussels said it remains committed to a lasting peace in Gaza after the war triggered by Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, adding that Hamas' disarmament is essential for progress.
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EU Imposes Sanctions on 7 Israeli Settler Entities and Hamas Leaders: May 2026 Crackdown Signals Shift in Middle East Policy
Overview
In May 2026, the European Union escalated its response to ongoing violence and human rights abuses by expanding its sanctions regime. The EU Council announced new measures targeting both extremist Israeli settlers and organizations supporting them in the West Bank, as well as key figures within Hamas. These sanctions were imposed on four entities and three individuals identified as being involved in abuses against Palestinians. This dual-pronged approach marks a notable development in the EU’s strategy, reflecting growing concern over the conflict and a commitment to address actions fueling instability in the region.