UKSL Sanctions designation

Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)

Entity · designated 31 December 2020

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID
CTI0038
OFSI group ID
7396
Designation type
Entity
Date designated
31 December 2020
Last updated
9 April 2025

Regimes

  • The Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Designation sources

  • UK

Sanctions imposed

  • Asset freeze
  • Arms embargo
  • Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

  • Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) is a Palestinian Islamist terrorist organization whose has stated that its objective is the destruction of the State of Israel, and which has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks. PIJ has, through past attacks, demonstrated its willingness to use violence to further its political objectives. The movement has also praised and encouraged violence.

Other information

  • The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
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