Hamas Leaders Sanctioned by Canada in Response to Terror Attacks

Published on February 7, 2024

Global Affairs Canada, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, has announced the imposition of sanctions against 11 individuals associated with terrorist organization Hamas. “Canada unequivocally condemns Hamas’s terrorist attack against Israel, its unacceptable treatment of hostages and its heinous use of sexual and gender-based violence as a tactic of war,” Ms. Joly said in a Feb. 6 statement. “Today’s announcement marks a significant step in Canada’s response to these acts and demonstrates our commitment to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.” According to a Feb. 6 release, these individuals, holding senior positions within Hamas or its affiliates, played crucial roles in the planning, funding, and execution of terrorist attacks against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. This action by Canada, in coordination with international partners, aims to disrupt Hamas’s ability to finance and execute future attacks against Israel....

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