Following the January 2006 Palestinian elections, Hamas, a designated terrorist entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to § 597.201, has been determined to have a property interest in the transactions of the Palestinian Authority. Accordingly, pursuant to § 597.201, U.S. persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with the Palestinian Authority unless authorized. Certain transactions with the Palestinian Authority may be authorized by license, see subpart E of this part.
Code of Federal Regulations
[71 FR 27202, May 10, 2006]