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The US Justice Department has announced the seizure of over $200,000 in assets linked to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, in a move aimed at disrupting the organization's financial networks.

According to court documents, the seized funds were held in bank accounts in the United States and abroad, and were allegedly used to support Hamas's terrorist activities. The assets were frozen and forfeited to the US government, marking a significant victory in the ongoing effort to disrupt Hamas's financial infrastructure.

The seizure was the result of a long-term investigation by the US Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the FBI, which identified a network of individuals and organizations involved in transferring funds to Hamas.

"This seizure demonstrates our commitment to disrupting the financial networks that support terrorism," said US Attorney General Merrick Garland. "We will continue to work tirelessly to identify and take action against those who seek to undermine our national security and put innocent lives at risk."

Hamas, which is considered a terrorist organization by the US and many other countries, has been responsible for numerous attacks on civilians and military targets in the Middle East. The group's financial networks have been a major focus of US efforts to disrupt its activities, with the Treasury Department imposing sanctions on numerous individuals and organizations linked to Hamas.

The seized funds are expected to be used to compensate victims of Hamas's terrorist activities, as well as to support US counter-terrorism efforts. The case is another example of the US government's efforts to use financial sanctions and asset seizures to combat terrorism and protect national security.