Online News Site Gaza Now Faces US Sanctions Over Alleged Hamas Support
The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions against the online media outlet Gaza Now and its founder, Mustafa Ayash, accusing them of supporting the militant group Hamas. As reported by the Associated Press, this decision was made by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, which highlighted the organisation's efforts to fundraise for Hamas following an attack on Israel on October 7.
Gaza Now, known for its extensive reach on social media platforms, boasts over 300,000 followers on X (formerly known as Twitter) and has a significant presence on the encrypted messaging service, Telegram. The sanctions also target associated entities, including Al-Qureshi Executives and Aakhirah Ltd., as well as their director, Aozma Sultana. These firms ...