The Canadian government has imposed sanctions on who are a part of Iran’s so-called “Axis of Resistance.” These individuals have provided support through military training and resources to Hamas which made horrific terrorist attack against Israel
on October 7, 2023.
These individuals are:
- Khaled Qaddoumi (Hamas);
- Ali Morshed Shirazi (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [IRGC] Al-Quds Force);
- Mostafa Mohammad Khani (IRGC Al-Quds Force);
- Ali Ahmad Faizullahi (IRGC Al-Quds Force).
“For Canada, the protection of innocent civilians is paramount. The atrocities perpetrated by Hamas should have never happened – and we will continue to work with our partners and allies to ensure that these kinds of atrocities do not happen again”
Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups launched coordinated armed attacks from the Gaza Strip into the Gaza envelope of southern Israel. In total, the attackers killed 1,139 people, including 695 Israeli civilians, 71 foreign nationals, and 373 security forces members. Canada has listed Hamas as a terrorist organization under the Criminal Code since 2002.
Canada has listed Hamas as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code since November 2002.
