US labels Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan as terror organizations
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- The United States designated the Egyptian, Lebanese, and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorists, citing their support for Hamas and other destabilizing activities, with the Lebanese branch labeled a foreign terrorist organization.
- These designations impose sanctions, block assets, criminalize transactions with the groups, and restrict members' travel to the U.S., aiming to cut off resources for terrorism and violence.
- Egypt welcomed the move, highlighting the Muslim Brotherhood as a significant threat to regional and international security, while the designation aligns with efforts by U.S.-allied Arab countries to suppress the Islamist movement.
- The designation partly stems from the Muslim Brotherhood's coordination with Hamas and Hezbollah, especially following Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on
