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Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Council expands the legal framework and adds ten individuals to the sanctions list

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-05-28 16:11:00

The Council decided to expand the legal framework of the EU’s restrictive measures regarding Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad to also target members of the Political Bureau of Hamas, and to lis…

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