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Palestine Sanctions

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Palestine is currently subject to 4 active sanctions programs imposed by Global Affairs Canada, Ministry of Finance Japan and World Bank Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations. These measures include asset freeze and other. This page lists every program targeting Palestine, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.

Last updated 5 Jun 2026

Programs

4

Authorities

3

Restriction Types

2

Restrictions

asset freezeother

Sanctions Programs

Total designated: 39 (35 individuals, 4 entities)

Legal bases: Special Economic Measures Act — Hamas Terrorist Attacks
asset freeze

Resources

Special Economic Measures Act — Hamas Terrorist Attacks

Total designated: 31 (19 individuals, 12 entities)

Legal bases: Special Economic Measures Act — Extremist Settler Violence
asset freeze

Resources

Special Economic Measures Act — Extremist Settler Violence

Sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers. Total designated: 15 entities.

Legal bases: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA)
asset freeze

Resources

Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act

Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework

Legal bases: World Bank FCS Classification Framework
other

Recent Changes

WORLDBANK-FCS

New program: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected

New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected

5 Jun 2026
EU

Restrictions added

Added: travel_ban

28 May 2026
EU

Restrictions removed

Removed: travel_ban

28 May 2026
EU

Target countries updated

Added: PS

13 May 2026
EU

Restrictions added

Added: travel_ban

13 May 2026
OFAC

Legal basis updated for OFAC Counter Terrorism Sanctions

Added: Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act, Public Law 118-50, Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act, Public Law 118-50, Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015, Public Law 114-102, UN Security Council Resolution 1526 (2004), UN Security Council Resolution 1373 (2001), UN Security Council Resolution 1368 (2001), UN Security Council Resolution 1363 (2001), UN Security Council Resolution 1333 (2000), UN Security Council Resolution 1269 (1999), UN Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999), UN Security Council Resolution 1214 (1998), UN Security Council Resolution 1189 (1998). Removed: Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act, Public Law 118-50, 138 Stat. 980, Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act, Public Law 118-50, 138 Stat. 988, Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015, Public Law 114-102, 129 Stat. 2205

12 Apr 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 5 advisory(s), 4 guidance(s), 11 general_license(s), 1 list(s), 4 report(s)

12 Apr 2026
OFAC

Target countries updated

Added: AF, IR, SY, LB, PS, RU, SD, YE, KP

12 Apr 2026
OFAC

Restrictions added

Added: travel_ban

12 Apr 2026
JAPAN

New program: Japan Violent Israeli Settlers Sanctions

New sanctions program detected: Japan Violent Israeli Settlers Sanctions

2 Apr 2026
CANADA

New program: Canada Extremist Settler Violence Sanctions

New sanctions program detected: Canada Extremist Settler Violence Sanctions

2 Apr 2026
CANADA

New program: Canada Hamas Terrorist Attacks Sanctions

New sanctions program detected: Canada Hamas Terrorist Attacks Sanctions

2 Apr 2026
EU

New program: EU Restrictive Measures against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad

New sanctions program detected: EU Restrictive Measures against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad

2 Apr 2026
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