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Counter-terrorism designations; General License; FAQ

January 22, 2024

OFAC has posted a Notice of Recent Actions announcing Counter-terrorism designations, new Counter-terrorism General License 27, "Authorizing Civil Aviation Safety and Wind Down Transactions Involving Fly Baghdad," and related Frequently Asked Question 1159.

The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
AL-AZZAWI, Riyadh Ali Hussein, Baghdad, Iraq; DOB 07 Jun 1976; nationality Iraq; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport A14704969 (Iraq) expires 02 Dec 2026 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: KATA'IB HIZBALLAH).

AL-HAMIDAWI, Awqad Muhsin Faraj (a.k.a. AL-HAMADAWI, Aogad Mohsin Faraj), Baghdad, Iraq; DOB 03 Feb 1982; nationality Iraq; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport A10361950 (Iraq); alt. Passport A13384189 (Iraq) expires 26 May 2026; National ID No. AG2915616 (Iraq) expires 29 Jan 2028 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: KATA'IB HIZBALLAH).

AL-'IBUDI, Hossein Moanes (a.k.a. AL-'IBUDI, Husayn Mu'nis; a.k.a. MOANES, Hossein), Baghdad, Iraq; DOB 24 Oct 1971; nationality Iraq; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport A17308762 (Iraq) expires 10 Dec 2027 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: KATA'IB HIZBALLAH).

AL-SHABBANI, Basheer Abdulkadhim Alwan (a.k.a. AL-SHABANI, Bashir Abd al Kazim Alwan; a.k.a. ALSHABBANI, Basheer; a.k.a. SHABBAN, Basheer), Baghdad, Iraq; DOB 01 May 1986; nationality Iraq; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport A14930891 (Iraq) expires 27 Jan 2027; alt. Passport A9836915 (Iraq) expires 19 Aug 2024; National ID No. AA2889593 (Iraq) expires 21 Oct 2026 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: FLY BAGHDAD AIRLINES COMPANY).

HIRZALLAH, Muhammad Fallah Kamil (Arabic: محمد فلاح كمال حرزالله) (a.k.a. HARZALLAH, Mohamed; a.k.a. HERZAL ALLAH, Mohamed; a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Mohamed; a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Mohamed Falah; a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Mohammed Falah; a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Mohammed Falah Kamel; a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Muhammad; a.k.a. HIRZALLAH, Muhammad Fallah), Gaza; DOB 09 Sep 1989; POB Gaza Strip; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 802413112 (Palestinian) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

HIRZALLAH, Na'im Kamil Raghib (Arabic: نعام كمال راغب حرزالله) (a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Naem Kamel; a.k.a. HIRZ-ALLAH, Na'im Kamil Raghib), Gaza; DOB 16 Sep 1966; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 911395275 (Palestinian) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

HIRZALLAH, Salah Kamil Raghib (Arabic: صالح كمال راغب حرزالله) (a.k.a. HARAZALLAH, Salah Kamil; a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Salah Kamel; a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Salah Kamel Raghib; a.k.a. HIRZALLAH, Salah Kamil), Gaza; DOB 08 Jan 1960; POB Gaza Strip; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 911395259 (Israel); Electoral Registry No. 8105411 (Israel) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

HIRZALLAH, Samir 'Abd Al-Mu'in 'Abd (Arabic: سمير عبدالمين عبد حرزالله) (a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Sameer Abdel Mueen Abed; a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Sameer Abdulmooti; a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Samer Abdulmoaien Abed; a.k.a. HERZALLAH, Samir; a.k.a. HIRZALLAH, Abd al-Mu'in 'Abd Ismail (Arabic: عبدالمعين عبد إسماعيل حرزالله)), Gaza; DOB 11 Jan 1978; POB Gaza Strip; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 900511445 (Palestinian) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

HIRZALLAH, Thair Abd Al Raziq Shukri (Arabic: ثائر عبدالرازق شكري حرزالله) (a.k.a. HIRZALLAH, Thafir; a.k.a. HIRZALLAH, Thair Abd Al Razzaq Shukri; a.k.a. HIRZALLAH, Tha'ir 'Abd-al-Raziq Shukri), Gaza; DOB 14 Oct 1973; POB Israel; nationality Israel; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 2001052383 (Israel); Electoral Registry No. 7602061 (Israel); Identification Number 700154933 (Palestinian) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

SHAMLAKH, Ahmed (a.k.a. SHAMALLAKH, Ahmad; a.k.a. SHAMLAKH, Ahmad Shabbir; a.k.a. SHAMLAKH, Ahmed Abd al-Rahman Ahmed), Gaza; DOB 09 Feb 1986; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 80148715 (Palestinian) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

SHAMLAKH, Alaa (a.k.a. SHAMALLAKH, Ala' Yunis Hamid; a.k.a. SHAMALLAKH, Alla Y. H.), Istanbul, Turkey; DOB 07 Apr 1974; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 3596875 (Palestinian) issued 23 Nov 2014 expires 22 Nov 2019; National ID No. 900222415 (Palestinian) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

SHAMLAKH, Imad Younes (Arabic: عماد يونس شملخ) (a.k.a. SHAMALLAKH, Imad Y. H.), Gaza; DOB 19 May 1972; POB Gaza Strip; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 5173596 (Palestinian) issued 22 Apr 2021 expires 21 Apr 2026; National ID No. 919264366 (Palestinian) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

SHAMLAKH, Zuhair (Hebrew: זהיר יונס שמלח) (a.k.a. SHAMALCH, Zuhir Yunes Hammed (Arabic: زهير يونس حامد شملخ); a.k.a. SHAMLAKH, Zuheir; a.k.a. SHMALACH, Zahir Younes), Gaza; DOB 15 Nov 1980; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 905396560 (Palestinian) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
AL-MARKAZIYA LI-SIARAFA (Arabic: شركة المركزية للصرافة) (a.k.a. AL MUTAHADUN COMPANY; a.k.a. AL MUTAHADUN FOR EXCHANGE), Gaza; Aksaray Mah. Cerrahpasa Cad. Muratpasa, Apt. No: 3/12, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Commercial Registry Number 563157932 (Palestinian); Istanbul Chamber of Comm. No. 142520-5 (Turkey); Business Registration Number 267113103200001 (Turkey) [SDGT] (Linked To: SHAMLAKH, Zuhair).

AL-MASSAL LAND TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMPANY (a.k.a. ARD AL-MUSAL COMPANY FOR TOURISM AND TRAVEL LLC), Property Number 20362/4, Street 7, Sector 714, Zayuna, Baghdad, Iraq; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 2014; Organization Type: Travel agency activities [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-HAMIDAWI, Awqad Muhsin Faraj).

ARAB CHINA TRADING COMPANY (a.k.a. "ARAB COMPANY TO STATE TRADING"; a.k.a. "ARAB TRADING COMPANY CHINA"), Gaza; Aksaray MAH. Cerrahpasa CAD. Muratpasa Apt. No 3/12 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Commercial Registry Number 563157932 (Palestinian) [SDGT] (Linked To: SHAMLAKH, Zuhair).

FLY BAGHDAD AIRLINES COMPANY (a.k.a. FLY BAGHDAD (Arabic: فلاي بغداد); a.k.a. IRAQ EXPRESS), Hurriya Square, Building 66, Street 25, Sector 925, Babil Neighborhood, Baghdad, Iraq; Jamia Street, Jadriya, Baghdad, Iraq; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 2014; Organization Type: Passenger air transport [SDGT] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE).

HERZALLAH EXCHANGE AND GENERAL TRADING COMPANY LLC (Arabic: شركة حرزااله للصرافة والتجارة العامة المساهمة الخصوصية المحدودة) (a.k.a. HARAZULLAH EXCHANGE AND GENERAL TRADING COMPANY LLC; a.k.a. HERZALLA EXCHANGE CO.; a.k.a. HERZALLAH COMPANY FOR MONEY; a.k.a. HERZALLAH COMPANY FOR MONEY - EXCHANGE; a.k.a. HERZALLAH EXCHANGE AND GENERAL TRADING; a.k.a. HERZALLAH EXCHANGE AND GENERAL TRADING COMPANY (Arabic: شركة حرزااله للصرافة والتجارة العامة); a.k.a. HERZALLAH EXCHANGE COMPANY; a.k.a. HERZALLAH EXCHANGE COMPANY AND TRANSFER), Gaza; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 24 Apr 2006; Organization Type: Other monetary intermediation; Identification Number 563141746 (Palestinian) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

SAMIR HERZALLAH AND BROTHERS FOR MONEY EXCHANGE AND REMITTANCES (Arabic: شركة سمير حرزالله وإخوانه للصرافة والحوالات المالية) (a.k.a. SAMEER ABED ALMOEEN HERZALLAH AND HIS BROTHERS COMPANY FOR MONEY - EXCHANGE AND TRANSFERS; a.k.a. SAMEER ABED AL-MOEEN HERZALLAH AND HIS BROTHERS COMPANY FOR MONEY - EXCHANGE AND TRANSFERS; a.k.a. SAMEER HERZALLAH AND BROTHERS CO FOR MONEY EXCHANGE AND TRANSFER; a.k.a. SAMEER HERZALLAH AND BROTHERS CO.; a.k.a. SAMEER HERZALLAH BROTHERS CO; a.k.a. SAMEER HERZALLAH COMPANY; a.k.a. SAMEER HERZALLAH FOR MONEY EXCHANGE & REMMITTANCES; a.k.a. SAMEER HERZALLAH FOR MONEY EXCHANGE AND REMMITTANCES; a.k.a. SAMIR HERZALLAH COMPANY), Gaza; Website https://www.herzallah.ps/; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Type: Other monetary intermediation; Identification Number 563478999 (Palestinian) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

The following aircraft have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
YI-BAF; Aircraft Manufacture Date 24 May 2002; Aircraft Model B 737; Aircraft Operator Fly Baghdad; Aircraft Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN) 32412; Aircraft Tail Number YI-BAF; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 (aircraft) [SDGT] (Linked To: FLY BAGHDAD AIRLINES COMPANY).

YI-BAN; Aircraft Manufacture Date 08 Jan 2008; Aircraft Model B 737; Aircraft Operator Fly Baghdad; Aircraft Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN) 35064; Aircraft Tail Number YI-BAN; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 (aircraft) [SDGT] (Linked To: FLY BAGHDAD AIRLINES COMPANY).

First published on 01/22/2024

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