Skip to content
US Sanctions Hamas Financing Network Linked to Charities

US Sanctions Hamas Financing Network Linked to Charities

First seen 4 Oct 2026, 04:08 UTC • •
API

Article Content

Browse articles
ThreatCluster AI
ThreatCluster •October 5, 2026 at 04:02 UTC
  • •US sanctions target a Hamas financing network involving three individuals and two charities.
  • •Over $2 million was funneled to Hamas using sham charities and cryptocurrency.
  • •The crackdown included six arrests in the US and France, highlighting international cooperation.

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on three individuals and two France-based charities accused of facilitating over $2 million in funding to Hamas through deceptive charitable fronts and cryptocurrency channels. Saleem Abdallah Saleem al-Zaq, a Hamas military wing member, was identified as a key figure in the operation, overseeing the financial network. Faouzi Barika and Amel Oualid, operating from France, were also sanctioned for running charities that purportedly raised humanitarian aid but redirected funds to Hamas. The network reportedly collected $1.5 million after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Six arrests were made in the US and France as part of a coordinated crackdown led by the FBI. The Treasury emphasized the need to disrupt Hamas's financial infrastructure, which exploits charitable donations to sustain its operations.

Start a free Starter trial for enhanced analysis

Ask AI about this cluster

Updated 19h ago How this analysis works

Timeline

2026-10-02
US sanctions imposed on Hamas financing network
The US Treasury announced sanctions against Saleem al-Zaq and two France-based individuals for facilitating over $2 million to Hamas.
Home.Treasury
2026-10-02
Six arrests made in connection with Hamas funding
The US Justice Department announced the unsealing of an indictment and arrests of individuals involved in the Hamas financing network.
Theguardian
2026-10-03
Coordinated law enforcement operation reported
French authorities arrested Faouzi Barika and Amel Oualid as part of the crackdown on Hamas financing.
Lemonde.Fr

More articles in this cluster (8)

Following this threat?

Track Association Baraka in your own feed — you're alerted when they show up in new reporting, leak sites or exploitation.

Free account · no card needed

Extracted Entities (5)

1 / 2

Common questions

What organizations were sanctioned?
The sanctioned organizations include Association Baraka and Ensemble C Mieux, both based in France.
How much money was raised for Hamas?
The network reportedly raised over $2 million for Hamas, with $1.5 million collected after the October 7, 2023 attack.
What actions are being taken against these individuals?
The US Treasury has frozen their assets and prohibited American entities from conducting business with them.