High Priority
SECO - Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad
15
Sanctioned Entities
High
Severity Level
Jan 19
Last Updated 2026
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SECO sanctions for Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Detailed Information
<p><strong>Swiss SECO Consolidated Sanctions List</strong> is maintained by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the primary authority for implementing sanctions in Switzerland. Since January 2003, the sanctions regime operates under the Federal Act on the Implementation of International Sanctions (Embargo Act/EmbA). Switzerland implements UN sanctions and can adopt additional measures aligned with its main trading partners, particularly the EU.</p>
<p>The list includes individuals, groups, and companies subject to Swiss embargoes, with detailed identifying information in the annexes to various ordinances. These are continuously updated by the Federal Council. SECO provides an online search application for screening against sanctioned persons and entities. Since December 2023, an improved XML format has been available for automated compliance systems.</p>
<p>Search the list at: <a href="https://www.seco.admin.ch/seco/en/home/Aussenwirtschaftspolitik_Wirtschaftliche_Zusammenarbeit/Wirtschaftsbeziehungen/exportkontrollen-und-sanktionen/sanktionen-embargos/sanktionsmassnahmen/suche_sanktionsadressaten.html" target="_blank">SECO Sanctions Search</a>. Contact: sanctions@seco.admin.ch.</p>
<p>The list includes individuals, groups, and companies subject to Swiss embargoes, with detailed identifying information in the annexes to various ordinances. These are continuously updated by the Federal Council. SECO provides an online search application for screening against sanctioned persons and entities. Since December 2023, an improved XML format has been available for automated compliance systems.</p>
<p>Search the list at: <a href="https://www.seco.admin.ch/seco/en/home/Aussenwirtschaftspolitik_Wirtschaftliche_Zusammenarbeit/Wirtschaftsbeziehungen/exportkontrollen-und-sanktionen/sanktionen-embargos/sanktionsmassnahmen/suche_sanktionsadressaten.html" target="_blank">SECO Sanctions Search</a>. Contact: sanctions@seco.admin.ch.</p>
Compliance Implications
This is a high-priority sanctions list. Entities on this list are typically subject to full blocking/freezing measures. U.S. persons and entities under applicable jurisdiction are generally prohibited from dealing with listed parties. Assets may be frozen and all transactions are typically blocked.
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