US Sanctions Alleged Hamas Fundraising Network Including French Charities

The United States imposed sanctions on Friday on three individuals and two charities based in France, accusing them of involvement in a fundraising network supporting Hamas.

US authorities alleged that the network had raised more than $2 million for the group. The sanctions targeted those accused of participating in that operation.

The action placed the two France-based charities under scrutiny over their alleged role in the financing network. The accusations concern their activities, not those of the French government.

The information provided did not identify the individuals or charities, detail how the money was collected or specify when the alleged fundraising took place.