State Designates Hamas Members, PLF Operative as Global Terrorists

The State Department designated alleged Hamas members Muhammed Deif (here), Rawhi Mushtaha (here) and Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar (here) as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Hamas is the Palestinian political and militant group that governs the Gaza Strip. State gave the same designation to Samir Kuntar (here), an alleged member of the Palestinian Liberation Front. The designation includes prohibitions against knowingly providing, attempting or conspiring to provide material support or resources or engaging in transactions with the individual. The designation also freezes all property and interests of the individuals in the U.S. or in the control of U.S. citizens.