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.
31 C.F.R. §597.407