US puts Hamas chief Haniya on terror blacklist

The US Treasury Department put on Wednesday Hamas chief Ismail Haniya on the terror blacklist.


The move is sure to raise tensions, after Washington recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

"Haniya has close links with Hamas' military wing and has been a proponent of armed struggle, including against civilians," the State Department said in a statement.

"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."
 [alarabiya.net]
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