# US sanctions against terrorism financing networks

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-sanctions-against-terrorism-financing-networks
> Updated: 2026-10-02T04:56:43.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

The United States has expanded its use of financial sanctions to target entities and individuals allegedly supporting terrorism or Hamas financing.

In September 2026, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Palestine Action, Masar Badil, and Autistici/Inventati as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). The US government alleged these groups provided financial, material, or technological support to terrorism. Notably, Autistici/Inventati was targeted for providing free digital infrastructure as an alternative to commercial platforms.

By October 2026, US authorities imposed sanctions on three individuals and two French-based charities—Association Baraka and Ensemble C Mieux—for allegedly operating a network that raised over $2 million for Hamas between 2020 and 2026. The US Treasury stated the network used deceptive charitable fronts and cryptocurrency to move funds to the group’s Al-Qassam Brigades. These organizations allegedly solicited donations under the guise of providing humanitarian aid, such as food and winter supplies, to civilians in Gaza.

This action coincided with a federal indictment against Gaza resident Saleem Abdallah Saleem Al-Zaq, a member of the Hamas military wing, who is accused of managing a fundraising operation. In the United States, federal prosecutors have charged three co-conspirators—brothers Abdel and Omar Adhami of Louisiana and Raed Yousef of Florida—alleging the scheme raised at least $626,000 from US-based donors. Of the total funds, $1.5 million was collected following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. In France, authorities have arrested Faouzi Barika, Amel Oualid, and Nordine Barika in connection with the sanctioned charities.

## Claims

- The network used deceptive charitable fronts and cryptocurrency to move over $2 million to Hamas. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- $1.5 million of the funds were collected after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The US sanctioned Faouzi Barika and Amel Oualid, who are linked to the French charities Association Baraka and Ensemble C Mieux. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Federal prosecutors allege Saleem Alzaq helped run a fundraising operation that claimed to provide humanitarian relief to Palestinians in Gaza. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Saleem Alzaq faces charges including conspiracy to provide material support to Hamas and money laundering. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The indictment alleges that the campaigns raised at least $626,000 from U.S.-based donors. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- French authorities arrested Faouzi Barika, Amel Oualid, and Nordine Barika. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Three U.S. co-conspirators, including two brothers from Louisiana and one man from Florida, were arrested. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: U.S. sanctions Hamas financing network using fake charities and crypto

The U.S. has sanctioned a network that allegedly used fake charities and cryptocurrency to funnel over $2 million to Hamas, leading to arrests in France and criminal charges against three U.S. citizens.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-sanctions-network-that-allegedly-raised-2m-for-hamas

### 2026-09-02: US Treasury sanctions Palestine Action and other groups

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Palestine Action, Masar Badil, and Autistici/Inventati as Specially Designated Global Terrorists, freezing assets and prohibiting US transactions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-treasury-sanctions-palestine-action-and-other-groups

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