Zahhar, Mahmoud Khaled

On the SDN listIndividualSDGTNS-PLC

Zahhar, Mahmoud Khaled (individual) is on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list of the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Programs: SDGT, NS-PLC. Addresses on file in: Region: Gaza. Its property under U.S. jurisdiction is blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with it.

Region: Gaza has 21 entities, vessels or aircraft with an address on the SDN list.

Sanctions programs

Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) SDGT

Counterterrorism program based on Executive Order 13224, signed after the September 2001 attacks. It blocks the property of persons and organizations that commit or support terrorist acts, and of those who provide them with services or financing.

NS-PLC NS-PLC

OFAC sanctions program identified by the tag NS-PLC. Its scope and legal basis are described on the sanctions programs page of OFAC's website.

Also known as

AL ZAHAR, Mahmoud Khaled · aka

Addresses on file

Region: Gaza

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that Zahhar, Mahmoud Khaled is on the SDN list?

It means that its property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with this person. Entities it owns 50% or more of, directly or indirectly, are also considered blocked.

Can a non-U.S. company do business with Zahhar, Mahmoud Khaled?

OFAC sanctions bind U.S. persons and companies, as well as transactions that pass through the U.S. financial system (for example, U.S. dollar payments). Some programs, such as those for Russia and Iran, include secondary sanctions on non-U.S. persons. Seek advice before transacting.

How does an entity get removed from the SDN list?

A sanctioned party can petition OFAC for removal by showing a change in circumstances. OFAC publishes removals on its website; DataCloud USA updates the list daily and marks the profiles of delisted parties.

More context: how to check if a company is debarred or sanctioned.