EU can now freeze assets of anyone on Hamas's main decision-making body

The European Union expanded its rules for freezing assets and restricting travel for individuals linked to Hamas. These rules now specifically target members of Hamas's main decision-making body, the Politburo, and add ten more people to the existing sanctions list.

The European Union can now more easily freeze assets and ban travel for individuals based on their position within Hamas's leadership. This shifts the burden of proof, allowing sanctions to apply to a whole category of decision-makers rather than requiring specific evidence for each person.