U.S. Sanctions Three People, Two French Charities Accused of Funding Hamas

On Oct. 2, 2026, the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions, financial penalties that freeze assets, on Saleem Alzaq, Faouzi Barika and Amel Oualid, plus France-based charities Association Baraka and Ensemble C Mieux, for allegedly financing Hamas. Their U.S. property is now blocked. France’s response in related cases could shape future joint efforts to cut off militant funding.