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July 13, 2022 at 10:15 PM

ISIS Claims Jailbreak In Nigeria, Hundreds Of Inmates Freed

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the Nigeria-based chapter of ISIS, has claimed responsibility for the July 6 attack on a maximum-secur ISIS Claims Jailbreak In Nigeria, Hundreds Of Inmates Freed   (New York, N.Y.) — The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the Nigeria-based ch…

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July 13, 2022 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Military Says Senior ISIS Leader In Syria Killed In Drone Strike

“The U.S. military carried out a drone strike in Syria on Tuesday that officials said killed a top Islamic State commander, the third major American c    Eye on ExtremismJuly 13, 2022  The New York Times: U.S. Military Says Senior ISIS Leader In Syria Killed In Drone Strike  “The U.S. military carr…

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July 12, 2022 at 3:45 PM

CEP Welcomes Former UK Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown To Its Advisory Board

Today, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) announced the addition of Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown, a former coordinator of the U.N. Security Council CEP Welcomes Former UK Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown To Its Advisory Board  (New York, N.Y.) — Today, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) announced …

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July 12, 2022 at 1:30 PM

ISIS Planned Chemical Attacks In Europe, New Details On Weapons Program Reveal

“In the summer of 2014, as his followers were ravaging the cities of northern Iraq, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi convened a secret meetin     Eye on Extremism July 12, 2022   The Washington Post: ISIS Pla…

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July 11, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Domestic Terror Cases Increasingly Cross Borders, FBI Director Says

“Many domestic terrorism cases now have an international component, as would-be killers are “egging each other on” and drawing inspiration from racist    Eye on ExtremismJuly 11, 2022  The Washington Post: Domestic Terror Cases Increasingly Cross Borders, FBI Director Says  “Many domestic terrorism…

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July 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Shinzo Abe Is Assassinated

“Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, died after being shot twice on Friday while giving an election campaign speech. He was shot in th     Eye on Extremism July 8, 2022   Wall Street Journal: Shinzo Ab…

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July 7, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Taliban Leader: Afghan Soil Won't Be Used To Launch Attacks

“Taliban supreme leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada said Wednesday that Afghan soil will not be used to launch attacks against other countries, and    Eye on ExtremismJuly 7, 2022  Associated Press: Taliban Leader: Afghan Soil Won't Be Used To Launch Attacks  “Taliban supreme leader Mullah Haibat…

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July 6, 2022 at 7:05 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In June 2022

Following is the June 2022 installment of “ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency,” a monthly chronicle of attacks by the terrorist group ISIS in ce ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In June 2022  Read ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In June 2022 by clicking here. ISIS Redux: The C…

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July 6, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Deep Fakes Used To Manipulate Real Time Video Conference With Berlin Mayor

Deep fakes appear to be playing a role in the Russia-Ukraine war, demonstrating its potent potential. Recently, Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffey spoke on Deep Fakes Used To Manipulate Real Time Video Conference With Berlin Mayor      (New Yor…

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July 6, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Shifting Policy, France Brings Home French Wives Of Jihadists

“France brought home 16 wives of jihadists from sprawling detention camps in northeastern Syria on Tuesday, breaking with a policy that for years had    Eye on ExtremismJuly 6, 2022  The New York Times: Shifting Policy, France Brings Home French Wives Of Jihadists  “France brought home 16 wives of …

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July 5, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Telegram Channels Call For Terrorist Attacks In France After Sentencing Of Paris Attacker

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Telegram Channels Call For Terrorist Attacks In France After Sentencing Of Paris Attacker   (New York, N.Y.) — The…

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July 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM

European Force Battling Extremists Withdraws From Mali

“A European military task force that helped Mali’s government fight Islamic extremists has formally withdrawn from the West African country amid tensi    Eye on ExtremismJuly 5, 2022  Associated Press: European Force Battling Extremists Withdraws From Mali  “A European military task force that help…

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June 30, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Sole Surviving Attacker In 2015 Paris Terrorism Rampage Is Convicted

“The lone surviving member of a group that carried out a 2015 rampage across Paris was found guilty Wednesday of all charges, including murder and ter    Eye on ExtremismJune 30, 2022  ***NOTE: CEP’s Eye On Extremism will be suspended on Friday, July 1 and Monday July 4 in observance of the July 4 …

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June 29, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook’s Oversight Board Releases Annual Report Calling For More Transparency From Company

Board Has No Authority And Recommendations Are Not Binding Tech & Terrorism: Facebook’s Oversight Board Releases Annual Report Calling For More Transparency From Company Board Has No Authority And Recommendations Are Not Binding   (New York, N.Y.) — Last week, Facebook’s Oversight Board released…

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June 29, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Egyptian Court Sentences 10 To Death On Terrorism Charges

“An Egyptian court sentenced 10 people to death and more than 50 others to life in prison on Tuesday after they were convicted of supporting or carryi    Eye on ExtremismJune 29, 2022  Reuters: Egyptian Court Sentences 10 To Death On Terrorism Charges  “An Egyptian court sentenced 10 people to deat…

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June 28, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Norway Raises Terror Alert To Highest Level Following Deadly Shooting Outside LGBTQ+ Bar

On Saturday, Zaniar Matapour opened fire outside a popular LGBTQ+ bar in Oslo, Norway killing two and injuring 21. Matapour, a Norwegian citizen of Ir Norway Raises Terror Alert To Highest Level Following Deadly Shooting Outside LGBTQ+ Bar   To read the Counter Extremism Project (CEP)’s resource Nor…

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June 28, 2022 at 1:30 PM

US Forces Kill Senior Terrorist Leader In Syria

“U.S. forces killed a senior terrorist leader in an airstrike in Syria on Monday, according to military officials. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said    Eye on ExtremismJune 28, 2022  ABC News: US Forces Kill Senior Terrorist Leader In Syria  “U.S. forces killed a senior terrorist leader in an air…

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June 27, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Extremist Content Online: Neo-Nazi, ISIS Content Continues To Be Found On Mainstream Platforms

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: Neo-Nazi, ISIS Content Continues To Be Found On Mainstream Platforms  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP…

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June 27, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Oslo Shooting: Norway Attack Being Treated As Islamist Terrorism, Police Say

“Two people died and 21 were wounded early on Saturday in what police called an "act of Islamist terrorism". The shootings were in and near the London     Eye on Extremism June 27, 2022   BBC: Oslo Shooting: Norway At…

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June 24, 2022 at 1:30 PM

'Increased Threat' Of Foreign Terrorists, Election Influence Operations In 2022: DHS

“The Department of Homeland Security recently warned that the threat from foreign terrorist organizations and cyberthreat from adversaries like Russia    Eye on ExtremismJune 24, 2022  ABC News: 'Increased Threat' Of Foreign Terrorists, Election Influence Operations In 2022: DHS  “The Department of…

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June 23, 2022 at 4:40 PM

U.S. Designates Three Connected To The Russian Imperial Movement

Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department added three individuals to its list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) connected with the white U.S. Designates Three Connected To The Russian Imperial Movement  (New York, N.Y.) — Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department added three individuals …

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June 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Courts Central Asian Nations To Combat Potential Terrorism From Afghanistan

“The U.S. is stepping carefully into Central Asia—an area Russia regards as its backyard—hoping to coax the governments there to work with the U.S. to    Eye on ExtremismJune 23, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Courts Central Asian Nations To Combat Potential Terrorism From Afghanistan  “The U.…

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June 23, 2022 at 11:01 AM

CEP Webinar: A Discussion With Dr. Simon Cottee

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invites you to join CEP Advisors Lucinda Creighton and Liam Duffy for a discussion with Dr. Simon Cottee, author o CEP Webinar: A Discussion With Dr. Simon Cottee  (New York, N.Y. / Brussels) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invites you to join CEP Advisors L…

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June 22, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Use Of Airline Passenger Data Must Be Limited, Top EU Court Says

“EU states may only gather the airline passenger data strictly necessary to combat serious crime and terrorism, Europe's top court said on Tuesday, an    Eye on ExtremismJune 22, 2022  Reuters: Use Of Airline Passenger Data Must Be Limited, Top EU Court Says  “EU states may only gather the airline …

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June 21, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS And Neo-Nazi Propaganda Spread On Social Media

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: ISIS And Neo-Nazi Propaganda Spread On Social Media  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly …

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June 21, 2022 at 4:15 PM

CEP Webinar: Western Extremists And The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine In 2022

Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, there has been significant concern about the phenomenon of foreign fighters of various CEP Webinar: Western Extremists And The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine In 2022 All Talk, But Not a Lot of Walk  (New York, N.Y./Berlin) – Since Russia l…

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June 21, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Former Journalist Among Five British Men Released From Taliban Custody

“Five British men held by the Taliban have been released, the United Kingdom’s Foreign Office said in a statement Monday. The men were arrested nearly    Eye on ExtremismJune 21, 2022  The Washington Post: Former Journalist Among Five British Men Released From Taliban Custody  “Five British men hel…

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June 17, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Hezbollah Members Get Life Terms For Lebanese Leader's Death

“Appeals judges at an international tribunal sentenced two members of the militant Hezbollah group to life imprisonment Thursday for their roles in th    Eye on ExtremismJune 17, 2022  ***NOTE: CEP’s Eye On Extremism will be suspended on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. It will resume T…

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June 16, 2022 at 9:45 PM

ISIS Propagandist Among Four Arrested In German-Swiss Operation

On Tuesday, Germany and Switzerland announced that through joint efforts they were able to detain four suspected ISIS members and supporters, includin ISIS Propagandist Among Four Arrested In German-Swiss Operation   (New York, N.Y.) — On Tuesday, Germany and Switzerland announced that through joint…

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June 16, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Senior ISIS Leader Captured In Syria, U.S. Military Officials Say

“U.S.-led coalition forces seized a man that officials described as a senior leader of Islamic State in an operation in northeast Syria late Wednesday    Eye on ExtremismJune 16, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: Senior ISIS Leader Captured In Syria, U.S. Military Officials Say  “U.S.-led coalition fo…

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June 15, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Senior ISIS Leader Captured By French Forces In Mali Amid Troop Withdrawal From The Country

Today, France announced the successful apprehension of Oumeya Ould Albakaye, a senior leader of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS). French Senior ISIS Leader Captured By French Forces In Mali Amid Troop Withdrawal From The Country  (New York, N.Y.) — Today, France announced the successfu…

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June 15, 2022 at 4:21 PM

French Prosecutors Seek Maximum Sentence For Key Suspect In 2015 Paris Attacks

In a Paris courtroom this week, French prosecutors announced their intention to seek the maximum penalty available in the trial of Salah Abdeslam. Abd French Prosecutors Seek Maximum Sentence For Key Suspect In 2015 Paris Attacks  (New York, N.Y.) — In a Paris courtroom this week, French prosecutors…

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June 15, 2022 at 1:30 PM

France Announces Capture Of Senior Islamic State Figure In Mali

“France announced on Wednesday that soldiers from its operation battling Islamist militants in the Sahel region of West Africa had captured Oumeya Oul    Eye on ExtremismJune 15, 2022  Reuters: France Announces Capture Of Senior Islamic State Figure In Mali  “France announced on Wednesday that sold…

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June 14, 2022 at 1:31 PM

NATO Chief: Sweden Ready To Address Turkish Security Fears

“NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday he was “glad” that the Swedish government has confirmed its “readiness to address Turkey’s concer    Eye on Extremism June 14, 2022  Associated Press: NATO Chief: Sweden Ready To Address Turkish Security Fears  “NATO Secretary-General Jens Stolte…

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June 14, 2022 at 12:45 PM

CEP Launches Network Of Stakeholders To Facilitate A ‘Whole-Of-Society’ Approach To Reintegrating, Reducing Recidivism Of Convicted Extremists

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP), in partnership with Parallel Networks and with support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has launche CEP Launches Network Of Stakeholders To Facilitate A ‘Whole-Of-Society’ Approach To Reintegrating, Reducing Recidivism Of Convicted Extremists (New Y…

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June 13, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Afghanistan Terrorism Report: May 2022

Following is the May 2022 installment of “Afghanistan Terrorism Report.” The authors provide a monthly analysis concerning the developing terrorist th Afghanistan Terrorism Report: May 2022 Afghanistan Terrorism Report May 2022  By Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler and Joshua Fisher-Birch Read CEP’s Latest …

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June 13, 2022 at 1:30 PM

French Prosecutors Seek Life In Prison For Key Participant In 2015 Paris Terrorist Attack

“French prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for the highest-profile surviving participant in a November 2015 terrorist attack that killed 130 peop    Eye on Extremism June 13, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: French Prosecutors Seek Life In Prison For Key Participant In 2015 Paris Terrorist Attac…

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June 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM

CEP Impact: Spring Removes Second Extreme Right Storefront Following CEP Notice

For the second time in two months, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) alerted print-on-demand platform Spring to a neo-Nazi clothing shop being hoste CEP Impact: Spring Removes Second Extreme Right Storefront Following CEP Notice  (New York, N.Y.) — For the second time in two months, the Counter Ex…

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June 10, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Hezbollah Leader Threatens To Hit Israel's Offshore Gas Rig

“The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group threatened Thursday to strike a gas rig Israel is setting up in the Mediterranean Sea and that Leban    Eye on Extremism June 10, 2022  Associated Press: Hezbollah Leader Threatens To Hit Israel's Offshore Gas Rig  “The leader of Lebanon’s militant …

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June 10, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Tech & Terrorism: CEP Welcomes The Arrival Of Terrorist Content Regulation In The EU

On Tuesday, the EU’s Regulation on the Dissemination of Terrorist Content Online (TCO) entered into force. European public authorities can now require Tech & Terrorism: CEP Welcomes The Arrival Of Terrorist Content Regulation In The EU  (New York, N.Y. / Brussels) – On Tuesday, the EU’s Regulati…

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June 9, 2022 at 9:00 PM

U.S. Court Sentences Brooklyn Resident To 15 Years In Prison For Funding ISIS Foreign Fighter

Last week, Dilkhayot Kasimov was sentenced by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York to 15 years in prison after being found gui U.S. Court Sentences Brooklyn Resident To 15 Years In Prison For Funding ISIS Foreign Fighter   (New York, N.Y.) — Last week, Dilkhayot Kasimov was s…

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June 9, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Inside The Taliban’s Secret War In The Panjshir Valley

“Taliban forces have been locked for months in a shadowy on-again, off-again battle with opposition fighters based in the Panjshir Valley. Just a few    Eye on Extremism June 9, 2022  The Washington Post: Inside The Taliban’s Secret War In The Panjshir Valley  “Taliban forces have been locked for m…

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June 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Founder Of Banned UK Neo-Nazi Group Jailed

“The co-founder of a British neo-Nazi group, whose members have planned or praised the murder of lawmakers, was jailed on Tuesday for being a member o    Eye on Extremism June 8, 2022 Reuters: Founder Of Banned UK Neo-Nazi Group Jailed  “The co-founder of a British neo-Nazi group, whose members hav…

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June 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM

CEP Webinar: A Discussion With Dr. Simon Cottee

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June 7, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Nigerian Civilians Bear Brunt Of Attacks By Armed Groups

“Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, faces a myriad of security threats — from Islamic State-linked militants in the north to separatist movements    Eye on Extremism June 7, 2022  Associated Press: Nigerian Civilians Bear Brunt Of Attacks By Armed Groups  “Nigeria, Africa’s most populous natio…

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June 6, 2022 at 9:50 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In May 2022

Following is the May 2022 installment of “ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency,” a monthly chronicle of attacks by the terrorist group ISIS in cen ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In May 2022  Read ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In May 2022 by clicking here.  ISIS Redux: The Ce…

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June 6, 2022 at 8:10 PM

Extremist Content Online: Extreme Right Storefront Removed Following CEP Report

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: Extreme Right Storefront Removed Following CEP Report  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekl…

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June 6, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Mass Shooting At Nigeria Church Kills Dozens, Says Local Lawmaker

“A church in southwestern Nigeria became the site of a bloody attack on Sunday, according to local lawmakers. Attackers stormed into the church in the    Eye on Extremism June 6, 2022  CNN: Mass Shooting At Nigeria Church Kills Dozens, Says Local Lawmaker  “A church in southwestern Nigeria became t…

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June 3, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Two Red Cross Workers Killed In Attack In Western Mali

“Two Red Cross workers were killed on Wednesday when their car was attacked by unidentified armed men in western Mali, the global humanitarian organis    Eye on Extremism June 3, 2022  Reuters: Two Red Cross Workers Killed In Attack In Western Mali  “Two Red Cross workers were killed on Wednesday w…

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June 2, 2022 at 2:35 PM

U.S. Treasury Designates Turkish Firm For Aiding Hamas

CEP Inquiry Preceded Action Against Firm With Hamas-Run Subsidiaries U.S. Treasury Designates Turkish Firm For Aiding HamasCEP Inquiry Preceded Action Against Firm With Hamas-Run Subsidiaries  (New York, N.Y.) — Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department designated numerous Hamas finance officials, fin…

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