U.S. sanctions financial networks linked to Muslim Brotherhood over alleged Hamas support
The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on individuals and entities linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, alleging they provided financial support to Hamas. The measures include freezing assets and restricting access to the U.S. financial system for those involved in the fundraising network.
Why it matters
These sanctions represent a significant effort by the U.S. to disrupt international financial networks supporting militant groups.
The United States Department of the Treasury announced on Thursday a new round of sanctions targeting an Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official, alongside three individuals and three entities, over alleged financial and logistical support to Hamas through international fundraising and transfer networks. In a statement, the Treasury identified Mahmoud Al-Ebiary as a key figure in the network. Described as a senior leader of the Muslim Brotherhood based in the United Kingdom, Al-Ebiary reportedly serves as Secretary-General of the group’s General Secretariat. According to the department, Al-Ebiary was involved in fundraising for organisations previously sanctioned by Washington over alleged ties to Hamas. He was also said to have collaborated with individuals and groups affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood to channel financial support to the movement. The sanctions, issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), target what officials described as multi-layered financial networks.
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