Syria ↔ United States Department of State

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The United States Department of State is related to Syria through its role in enforcing sanctions against individuals and entities operating within the country, as evidenced by the authority granted under Executive Order 13752 [1] and specific sanctions imposed on Hamas officials based in Syria [2], [3], and [4].

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Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org Ashley Lane · Wilson Center 4 facts

claimThe US Treasury and State Departments sanctioned Hamas Political Bureau Deputy Chief in Syria Musa Abu Marzouk in 1995 for disrupting the Middle East peace process and in 2003 for committing acts of terrorism.

claimThe US Treasury and State Departments sanctioned Hamas Political Bureau member in Syria Imad Khalil al Alami in 2003 for committing acts of terrorism.

referenceExecutive Order 13752, signed by President Barack Obama in 2011, allows the U.S. Treasury or State Departments to designate individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses and repression in Syria, including the IRGC-Qods Force and its commanders.

claimThe US Treasury and State Departments sanctioned Hamas Political Bureau and Executive Committee Head in Syria Khalid Mishaal in 2003 for committing acts of terrorism.