The Australian Government is relisting the terrorist organisations Hamas, Hizballah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, as well as 30 other entities and 10 persons, for counter-terrorism financing sanctions.
These counter-terrorism listings expire every three years, and are being renewed ahead of their expiry date in 2025. Hamas has been listed since 2001.
We are also imposing new counter-terrorism financing sanctions on three persons and one entity linked to Hamas, to reflect changes in the leadership of the terrorist organisation.
These listings target Mr Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who has been the leader and military commander of Hamas since May 2025, a member of Hamas' Politburo, a senior financial facilitator, and a currency exchange used to facilitate the transfer of funds and cryptocurrency to Hamas.
The Albanese Government remains unequivocal in its condemnation of Hamas and continues to call for the immediate, unconditional and dignified release of the hostages it took during the horrific October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks.
We continue to work with the international community to isolate Hamas and end its grip on Gaza. We have made clear that there can be no role for Hamas in a Palestinian state.
A listing for counter-terrorism financing sanctions makes it a criminal offence to use or deal with a listed person or entity's assets, or to make an asset available to them.
Counter-terrorism financing sanctions disrupt the ability of terrorist organisations to raise funds, making it harder for terrorists to fund operations and recruit.
Penalties for a breach of an Australian sanctions law include up to 10 years' imprisonment and/or heavy fines.
A consolidated list of sanctions is available on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website.
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