GAZA CITY: The United States on Wednesday put the head of Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, Ismail Haniya, on its terror blacklist and slapped sanctions on him- a transfer certain to boost tensions, after Washington recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
The 55-year-old Haniya, who was once named head of Hamas in May 2017, represents the movement's extra pragmatic wing.
"Haniya has close links with Hamas' military wing and has been a proponent of armed struggle, including against civilians," the State Department mentioned in a remark.
"He has reportedly been involved in terrorist attacks against Israeli citizens. Hamas has been responsible for an estimated 17 American lives killed in terrorist attacks."
Haniya is now on america Treasury sanctions blacklist, which freezes any US-based belongings he will have and bans any US particular person or company from doing trade with him.
Hamas- which has controlled the Gaza Strip for more than a decade- had already been on america terror blacklist since 1997.
The US executive additionally slapped sanctions on Harakat al-Sabireen- a small militant staff that splintered away from the Islamic Jihad, is close to Iran and operates in Gaza- and two different groups energetic in Egypt: Liwa al-Thawra and HASM.
"These designations target key terrorist groups and leaders- including two sponsored and directed by Iran- who are threatening the stability of the Middle East, undermining the peace process, and attacking our allies Egypt and Israel," secretary of state Rex Tillerson mentioned in a remark.
"Today's actions are an important step in denying them the resources they need to plan and carry out their terrorist activities."
The US won't deter the crowd's "resistance" to Israel, the movement mentioned Wednesday.
"The American decision to include (Ismail) Haniya on the terrorist list is a failed attempt to pressure the resistance," mentioned a remark from the crowd that runs the Gaza Strip.
"This decision will not deter us from continuing the resistance option to expel the occupation."
Haniya replaced Khaled Meshaal, who now lives in Doha in exile, atop the Hamas movement. Unlike Meshaal, Haniya will remain in the Gaza Strip.
Also known as Abu Abed, Haniya was once born in Gaza's Shati refugee camp in January 1963 to folks who fled when Israel was once created in 1948.
Hamas has steadily highlighted his modest background as a counterpoint to officials inside of president Mahmud Abbas's Palestinian Authority, who've been accused of being corrupt and too easily compliant with Israel or the United States.
Relations between Washington and the Palestinians have been severely strained since US President Donald Trump broke with a long time of coverage in December to name Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
The Hamas chief voiced rage over the decision, pronouncing it "crosses every red line," and known as for a new intifada, or uprising.
"This Zionist policy supported by the US cannot be confronted unless we ignite a new intifada," Haniya mentioned.
Days of infrequently violent demonstrations in the Palestinian territories and different parts of the Middle East ensued. Washington says the brand new embassy will open in Jerusalem in 2019.
Hamas has fought 3 wars with Israel since 2008. The staff receives military make stronger from Iran.
The 55-year-old Haniya, who was once named head of Hamas in May 2017, represents the movement's extra pragmatic wing.
"Haniya has close links with Hamas' military wing and has been a proponent of armed struggle, including against civilians," the State Department mentioned in a remark.
"He has reportedly been involved in terrorist attacks against Israeli citizens. Hamas has been responsible for an estimated 17 American lives killed in terrorist attacks."
Haniya is now on america Treasury sanctions blacklist, which freezes any US-based belongings he will have and bans any US particular person or company from doing trade with him.
Hamas- which has controlled the Gaza Strip for more than a decade- had already been on america terror blacklist since 1997.
The US executive additionally slapped sanctions on Harakat al-Sabireen- a small militant staff that splintered away from the Islamic Jihad, is close to Iran and operates in Gaza- and two different groups energetic in Egypt: Liwa al-Thawra and HASM.
"These designations target key terrorist groups and leaders- including two sponsored and directed by Iran- who are threatening the stability of the Middle East, undermining the peace process, and attacking our allies Egypt and Israel," secretary of state Rex Tillerson mentioned in a remark.
"Today's actions are an important step in denying them the resources they need to plan and carry out their terrorist activities."
The US won't deter the crowd's "resistance" to Israel, the movement mentioned Wednesday.
"The American decision to include (Ismail) Haniya on the terrorist list is a failed attempt to pressure the resistance," mentioned a remark from the crowd that runs the Gaza Strip.
"This decision will not deter us from continuing the resistance option to expel the occupation."
Haniya replaced Khaled Meshaal, who now lives in Doha in exile, atop the Hamas movement. Unlike Meshaal, Haniya will remain in the Gaza Strip.
Also known as Abu Abed, Haniya was once born in Gaza's Shati refugee camp in January 1963 to folks who fled when Israel was once created in 1948.
Hamas has steadily highlighted his modest background as a counterpoint to officials inside of president Mahmud Abbas's Palestinian Authority, who've been accused of being corrupt and too easily compliant with Israel or the United States.
Relations between Washington and the Palestinians have been severely strained since US President Donald Trump broke with a long time of coverage in December to name Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
The Hamas chief voiced rage over the decision, pronouncing it "crosses every red line," and known as for a new intifada, or uprising.
"This Zionist policy supported by the US cannot be confronted unless we ignite a new intifada," Haniya mentioned.
Days of infrequently violent demonstrations in the Palestinian territories and different parts of the Middle East ensued. Washington says the brand new embassy will open in Jerusalem in 2019.
Hamas has fought 3 wars with Israel since 2008. The staff receives military make stronger from Iran.
US puts Hamas' Haniya on terror blacklist, group says won't deter 'resistance'
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