Hamas & Scott Bessent
27 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
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Hamas: Targeted as the recipient of alleged financial support; sanctions aim to disrupt its funding.
Scott Bessent: Announced the sanctions, emphasizing continued pursuit of terrorist financiers.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Hamas: Targeted by Israeli strikes, losing a commander, and accusing Israel of using children's toys as pretext.
Scott Bessent: US Treasury Secretary expected to announce new sanctions, driving economic pressure on Iran.
Aug 23, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, was cited by Israel as the reason for the blockade, with Israel calling the flotilla a 'PR stunt at the service of Hamas'. Hamas condemned Israel's interception as piracy.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, publicly called the sanctioned activists 'pro-terror', reinforcing the US government's position regarding the flotilla.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas>>> is an Iranian-backed militant group in Gaza that Israel>>> expects to be bolstered by any sanctions relief given to Iran>>>.
Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent has reiterated Trump's 'red lines' for a deal and has threatened to 'aggressively target' Oman if it facilitates tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the US stance on sanctions and maritime freedom.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas attacked by Israel and called on mediators to compel Israel to approve a road map, amid ongoing Gaza conflict.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Bessent announced new economic measures on Iran, increasing pressure.
Aug 17, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Hamas: Gaza-based group; its conflict with Israel is separate but contributes to regional instability.
Scott Bessent: US Treasury Secretary; his comments on a possible deal have directly moved oil prices and market sentiment.
Apr 08, 2026 · 321 articles
International
Hamas: Israel dismissed the flotilla's action as a 'PR stunt' serving Hamas, and Gideon Sa ar referred to participants as 'anti-Israel extremists at the service of Hamas'.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, referred to the flotilla activists as 'pro-terror' when announcing sanctions.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas>>> is an Iranian-backed militant group in Gaza that Israel>>> expects to be bolstered by any sanctions relief given to Iran>>>.
Scott Bessent: As U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent commented on the slow removal of the U.S. blockade, providing insight into potential economic aspects of a deal.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned as not being disarmed, contributing to the ongoing instability in the Gaza Strip.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas>>> is an Iranian-backed proxy group that Israel>>> expects Iran>>> to boost with any sanctions relief, further complicating regional stability.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, United States>>> Treasury Secretary, has vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies and to offset tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas>>> is an Iranian-backed proxy group that Israel>>> expects Iran>>> to boost with any sanctions relief, further complicating regional stability.
Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> believes elevated yields and inflation are transient and will subside when the conflict ends and the Strait of Hormuz>>> reopens.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas>>> is an Iranian-backed proxy group in Gaza Strip>>> that Israel>>> expects Iran>>> to boost with sanctions relief, further complicating regional stability.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, declined to confirm an agreement, emphasizing that the decision rests with President Donald Trump.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas was not a direct focus of the summit.
Scott Bessent: Bessent was mentioned as working on sanctions relief for Turkey.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned in the context of Israel's actions in Gaza, but this is largely unrelated to the main event of Iran-United States peace talks.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks and the subsequent Gaza war have significantly hardened Arab sentiment against Israel, making the expansion of the Abraham Accords unrealistic.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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