Guidance on transactions with the Palestinian Authority

OFAC is publishing a set of guidelines on transactions with the Palestinian Authority. On May 10, 2006, OFAC determined that Hamas, a terrorist entity whose property and interests in property are blocked under three separate OFAC-administered economic sanctions programs, has a property interest in transactions of the Palestinian Authority. The guidelines explain the scope of OFAC sanctions against the Palestinian Authority and describe OFAC's specific licensing policy with respect to transactions with the Palestinian Authority.