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EU adds Hamas Gaza leader Sinwar to ‘terrorist’ list

The European Union on Tuesday added Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar to its
The European Union on Tuesday added Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar to its "terrorist" sanctions blacklist over the October 7 attacks on Israel. (AFP/File)
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16 Jan 2024 10:01:51 GMT9
16 Jan 2024 10:01:51 GMT9
  • The move means that Sinwar is subject to an asset freeze in the 27-nation EU

BRUSSELS: The European Union on Tuesday added Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar to its “terrorist” sanctions blacklist over the October 7 attacks on Israel.

The move means that Sinwar is subject to an asset freeze in the 27-nation EU and bans EU citizens conducting transactions with him. Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas is already listed as a “terrorist” organization by the bloc.

AFP

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