The Biden administration targeted Hamas with sanctions on Tuesday, blacklisting six leaders of the Iran-proxy militia on accusations they aided it in raising funds and smuggling weapons into Gaza. The sanctions are the ninth round of punitive measures the United States has imposed against Hamas leaders and supporters since Oct.

The Biden administration's message follows reports that senior members of Hamas left Qatar for Turkey last week after Doha withdrew from its key role in efforts to broker an end to the war in Gaza.Vie

The United States has intensified its efforts against Hamas, imposing new sanctions on six leaders of the group in Turkey and Gaza. This move is part of a broader campaign by the Biden administration to disrupt Hamas’ ability to raise funds and smuggle weapons.