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Sanctioned Entity Found

Mahmoud ZAHAR

Date of Birth: 0000-00-00

Type: individual

Updated: 2026-10-31 18:08:58

Accuracy: 90

Information:

Source record: uk/CTI0058
Current publication: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.csv
Last Updated: 09/04/2025
Unique ID: CTI0058
OFSI Group ID: 16227
Name 6: Al-Zahar
Name 6: ZAHAR
Name 1: Mahmoud
Name type: Primary Name
Name type: Primary Name Variation
Title: Doctor
Regime Name: The Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Type: Individual
Designation source: UK
Sanctions Imposed: Asset freeze|Arms embargo|Travel Ban|Director Disqualification Sanction
Other Information: The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
UK Statement of Reasons:  Mahmoud ZAHAR is an involved person within the meaning of the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: ZAHAR is a member of or associated with Hamas, an entity which is and/or has been involved in terrorist activity. 
Date Designated: 13/12/2023
D.O.B: dd/mm/1945
Position: Co-founder and senior leader of Hamas
Gender: Male
Town of birth: Gaza
Country of birth: Occupied Palestinian Territories

Source: https://ofsistorage.blob.core.windows.net/publishlive/2022format/ConList.csv

AL ZAHAR Mahmoud Khaled

Date of Birth: 0000-00-00

Type: individual

Updated: 2026-10-31 18:08:58

Accuracy: 75

Information:

Source record: ofac/9647
uid: 9647
firstName: Mahmoud Khaled
lastName: ZAHHAR
sdnType: Individual
remarks: (Linked To: HAMAS)
programList/program: NS-PLC
programList/program: SDGT
idList/id[166816]/uid: 166816
idList/id[166816]/idType: Gender
idList/id[166816]/idNumber: Male
idList/id[166818]/uid: 166818
idList/id[166818]/idType: Secondary sanctions risk:
idList/id[166818]/idNumber: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
akaList/aka[9160]/uid: 9160
akaList/aka[9160]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[9160]/category: strong
akaList/aka[9160]/lastName: AL ZAHAR
akaList/aka[9160]/firstName: Mahmoud Khaled
akaList/aka[71276]/uid: 71276
akaList/aka[71276]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[71276]/category: weak
akaList/aka[71276]/lastName: ZAHAR, Mahmoud
akaList/aka[71277]/uid: 71277
akaList/aka[71277]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[71277]/category: weak
akaList/aka[71277]/lastName: AL-ZAHAR, Mahmoud
addressList/address[68713]/uid: 68713
addressList/address[68713]/country: Region: Gaza
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/uid: 66817
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/country: Palestinian
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/mainEntry: true
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/uid: 4708
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/dateOfBirth: 1945
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/mainEntry: true
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/uid: 66815
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/placeOfBirth: Gaza Strip
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/mainEntry: true

Source: https://sanctionslistservice.ofac.treas.gov/api/PublicationPreview/exports/SDN.CSV

ZAHAR Mahmoud

Date of Birth: 0000-00-00

Type: individual

Updated: 2026-10-31 18:08:58

Accuracy: 75

Information:

Source record: ofac/9647
uid: 9647
firstName: Mahmoud Khaled
lastName: ZAHHAR
sdnType: Individual
remarks: (Linked To: HAMAS)
programList/program: NS-PLC
programList/program: SDGT
idList/id[166816]/uid: 166816
idList/id[166816]/idType: Gender
idList/id[166816]/idNumber: Male
idList/id[166818]/uid: 166818
idList/id[166818]/idType: Secondary sanctions risk:
idList/id[166818]/idNumber: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
akaList/aka[9160]/uid: 9160
akaList/aka[9160]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[9160]/category: strong
akaList/aka[9160]/lastName: AL ZAHAR
akaList/aka[9160]/firstName: Mahmoud Khaled
akaList/aka[71276]/uid: 71276
akaList/aka[71276]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[71276]/category: weak
akaList/aka[71276]/lastName: ZAHAR, Mahmoud
akaList/aka[71277]/uid: 71277
akaList/aka[71277]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[71277]/category: weak
akaList/aka[71277]/lastName: AL-ZAHAR, Mahmoud
addressList/address[68713]/uid: 68713
addressList/address[68713]/country: Region: Gaza
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/uid: 66817
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/country: Palestinian
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/mainEntry: true
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/uid: 4708
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/dateOfBirth: 1945
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/mainEntry: true
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/uid: 66815
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/placeOfBirth: Gaza Strip
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/mainEntry: true

Source: https://sanctionslistservice.ofac.treas.gov/api/PublicationPreview/exports/SDN.CSV

AL-ZAHAR Mahmoud

Date of Birth: 0000-00-00

Type: individual

Updated: 2026-10-31 18:08:58

Accuracy: 75

Information:

Source record: ofac/9647
uid: 9647
firstName: Mahmoud Khaled
lastName: ZAHHAR
sdnType: Individual
remarks: (Linked To: HAMAS)
programList/program: NS-PLC
programList/program: SDGT
idList/id[166816]/uid: 166816
idList/id[166816]/idType: Gender
idList/id[166816]/idNumber: Male
idList/id[166818]/uid: 166818
idList/id[166818]/idType: Secondary sanctions risk:
idList/id[166818]/idNumber: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
akaList/aka[9160]/uid: 9160
akaList/aka[9160]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[9160]/category: strong
akaList/aka[9160]/lastName: AL ZAHAR
akaList/aka[9160]/firstName: Mahmoud Khaled
akaList/aka[71276]/uid: 71276
akaList/aka[71276]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[71276]/category: weak
akaList/aka[71276]/lastName: ZAHAR, Mahmoud
akaList/aka[71277]/uid: 71277
akaList/aka[71277]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[71277]/category: weak
akaList/aka[71277]/lastName: AL-ZAHAR, Mahmoud
addressList/address[68713]/uid: 68713
addressList/address[68713]/country: Region: Gaza
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/uid: 66817
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/country: Palestinian
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/mainEntry: true
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/uid: 4708
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/dateOfBirth: 1945
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/mainEntry: true
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/uid: 66815
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/placeOfBirth: Gaza Strip
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/mainEntry: true

Source: https://sanctionslistservice.ofac.treas.gov/api/PublicationPreview/exports/SDN.CSV

ALZAHAR Mahmoud

Date of Birth: 0000-00-00

Type: individual

Updated: 2026-10-31 18:08:58

Accuracy: 75

Information:

Source record: ofac/9647
uid: 9647
firstName: Mahmoud Khaled
lastName: ZAHHAR
sdnType: Individual
remarks: (Linked To: HAMAS)
programList/program: NS-PLC
programList/program: SDGT
idList/id[166816]/uid: 166816
idList/id[166816]/idType: Gender
idList/id[166816]/idNumber: Male
idList/id[166818]/uid: 166818
idList/id[166818]/idType: Secondary sanctions risk:
idList/id[166818]/idNumber: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
akaList/aka[9160]/uid: 9160
akaList/aka[9160]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[9160]/category: strong
akaList/aka[9160]/lastName: AL ZAHAR
akaList/aka[9160]/firstName: Mahmoud Khaled
akaList/aka[71276]/uid: 71276
akaList/aka[71276]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[71276]/category: weak
akaList/aka[71276]/lastName: ZAHAR, Mahmoud
akaList/aka[71277]/uid: 71277
akaList/aka[71277]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[71277]/category: weak
akaList/aka[71277]/lastName: AL-ZAHAR, Mahmoud
addressList/address[68713]/uid: 68713
addressList/address[68713]/country: Region: Gaza
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/uid: 66817
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/country: Palestinian
nationalityList/nationality[66817]/mainEntry: true
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/uid: 4708
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/dateOfBirth: 1945
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[4708]/mainEntry: true
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/uid: 66815
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/placeOfBirth: Gaza Strip
placeOfBirthList/placeOfBirthItem[66815]/mainEntry: true

Source: https://sanctionslistservice.ofac.treas.gov/api/PublicationPreview/exports/SDN.CSV