On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice seized 13 internet domains used by Hezbollah Lebanon and its affiliated groups, including the Al-Manar television station. The Assistant Attorney General for National Security stated that this action is aimed at preventing terrorist organizations from accessing supportive resources and indicates that the United States will not allow these groups to use American infrastructure to threaten the American people. Matthew G. Olsen added that the Department of Justice will continue to impose 'economic sanctions as part of our commitment to deploy all available tools against threats' stemming from hostile nations and terrorist actors alike. Jessica D. Aber, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, also noted that the seized domains 'are controlled by individuals and entities engaged in planning or committing terrorist acts against Americans and therefore do not have legal permission to use American infrastructure.' Additionally, Robert R. Wells, Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterterrorism Division, stated that the agency, along with U.S. international partners, will continue to seek out individuals aiding in Hezbollah's malicious activities and bring them to justice. Hezbollah Lebanon, in whole or in part, is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and major Arab League member countries. A Lebanese-Belgian citizen was extradited to the U.S. on charges of financing Hezbollah. The UK sanctioned an individual suspected of financing Hezbollah. The U.S. sanctioned five individuals and eight companies linked to Hezbollah. The U.S. sanctioned two Lebanese citizens and their financial network for supporting Hezbollah. The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three individuals and one entity linked to Hezbollah. The U.S. and Qatar sanctioned a network financing Hezbollah. The U.S. sanctioned an international financial transfer network to the Quds Force and Hezbollah.
The U.S. Seizes 13 Internet Domains Used by Hezbollah Lebanon
The U.S. Department of Justice seized 13 internet domains used by Hezbollah and its affiliates, including Al-Manar TV, as part of efforts to prevent terrorist access to resources. This action reflects ongoing U.S. commitment to countering threats from terrorist organizations. The move highlights the U.S. stance on Hezbollah, which is recognized as a terrorist organization by multiple international bodies.
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📰 What Happened
The U.S. seized 13 internet domains used by Hezbollah Lebanon to prevent terrorist threats.
- U.S. Department of Justice seize 13 internet domains used by Hezbollah Lebanon
- U.S. Department of Justice sanction five individuals and eight companies linked to Hezbollah
- U.S. Treasury Department sanction three individuals and one entity linked to Hezbollah
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. is actively working to disrupt Hezbollah's operational capabilities.
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