US sanctions elected Hezbollah MPs and Lebanese security officials
The United States has imposed sanctions on nine individuals associated with Hezbollah, including elected officials and security personnel, for undermining Lebanon's sovereignty. Hezbollah has dismissed the sanctions, claiming they will have no impact on their strategy. The sanctions come amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon, which have resulted in significant casualties.
- ▪The US sanctions target nine individuals accused of enabling Hezbollah's actions in Lebanon.
- ▪Hezbollah claims the sanctions will not affect its strategic choices and serve as a badge of honor for those sanctioned.
- ▪Israeli air raids continue in Lebanon, causing numerous casualties since the resumption of hostilities in March.
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News|HezbollahUS sanctions elected Hezbollah MPs and Lebanese security officialsHezbollah says the sanctions will have ‘absolutely no effect’ on its strategy amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMourners stand next to bodies of victims killed in the Israeli strike on the southern village of Deir Qanoun en-Nahr, on May 21, 2026 [AFP]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 21 May 202621 May 2026The United States has imposed sanctions on nine people it accuses of enabling Hezbollah to “undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty”, the latest US effort to destroy the group’s financial networks around the world.In a statement on Thursday, the US Department of the…
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