Hamas and Hezbollah among groups relisted by Australia for counter-terrorism sanctions

A trio of extremist organisations including Hamas, along with other entities and individuals, have been relisted for counter-terrorism financing sanctions.

Palestinian groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Lebanese group Hezbollah, along with 30 other entities and 10 individuals, have been relisted by the federal government for sanctions.

The listings expire every three years and are being renewed ahead of their expiry in 2025.

Hamas has been listed since 2001.

“We are also imposing new counter-terrorism financing sanctions on three persons and one entity linked to Hamas, to reflect changes in the leadership of the terrorist organisation,” the foreign minister, Penny Wong, said.

Read more: The Guardian (UK)