US Review of Hamas Designation as Foreign Terrorist Organization

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The US Department of State is reviewing the designation of Hamas and its aliases as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, amid recent developments and ongoing efforts to combat terrorism

Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →

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