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Non-SDN Palestinian Legislative Council (NS-PLC) List

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The Non-SDN Palestinian Legislative Council (NS-PLC) List, maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury,

The Non-SDN Palestinian Legislative Council (NS-PLC) List, maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, includes members of the Palestinian Legislative Council elected on the party slates of Hamas or any other Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). These individuals are subject to various sanctions due to their associations.

Recent Developments:

  1. Retirement of Independent Data Files:

    • OFAC recently announced that it will no longer issue independent data files for the NS-PLC List. Instead, these files have been integrated into the Consolidated Sanctions List data files. This consolidation aims to streamline the process for maintaining automated sanctions screening programs and reduce the number of list-related files that need to be downloaded. The consolidated files can be accessed on OFAC’s website and FTP site​ (GovDelivery)​.

  2. Additions to the NS-PLC List:

    • As part of ongoing updates, individuals associated with Hamas and other designated terrorist organizations continue to be added to the NS-PLC List. These updates ensure that the list remains current and effective in preventing these individuals from accessing financial resources. For example, Mahmoud Khaled Zahar was recently added to the list due to his links to Hamas​ (OFAC)​.

  3. Broader Sanctions Efforts:

    • These updates are part of a broader effort by OFAC to enhance the effectiveness of its sanctions programs. By consolidating various non-SDN lists into a comprehensive format, OFAC aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of sanctions enforcement​ (OpenSanctions.org)​.

The changes in the handling and updating of the NS-PLC List reflect OFAC’s commitment to maintaining robust sanctions programs that effectively prevent individuals associated with terrorist organizations from engaging in financial activities.

For the latest updates and detailed information on the NS-PLC List and other related sanctions, you can visit the OFAC Recent Actions page.