US Designating Financial Facilitators Supporting Hamas, Says Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson

The United States has continued to degrade terrorist financing networks by targeting actors fundraising for Hamas.

Today, the United States is taking joint action with the United Kingdom by designating three entities:  Gaza Now, Al-Qureshi Executives, and Aakhirah Limited; and two individuals:  Mustafa Ayash and Aozma Sultana. These targets include key financial facilitators involved in fundraising for Hamas.

Through close coordination with allies and partners, the Department of State spokesman, Matthew Miller, said that US would continue to identify and disrupt the illicit networks.The Department of the Treasury actions were taken pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended.