Recent actions taken by Hamas not only threaten peace in the region, but raise the level of risk for international banks that may be aiding & abetting the designated terrorist organisation in acquiring US Dollars to conduct these operations. It has been reported that Hamas has sent an undetermined number of its fighters to Iran for military training. Though denied by the organisation, the Israeli Defence Forces Deputy Chief of Staff has stated that Israel has the names of more than one hundred. Close affiliation by Hamas with Iran, a US-designated State Sponsor of Terrorism, increases both the risk and severity of sanctions and penalties that could be visited upon financial institutions whose dealings with Hamas become known to US law enforcement. The game has now become a bit more deadly for those banks who still choose to facilitate funding Hamas.

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