SDN list · entry 55986
Merciful Hands Gaza
Yes. Merciful Hands Gaza is on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the SDGT program, as of the list published October 9, 2026. It is a company or organisation, OFAC entry number 55986, added on January 21, 2026. OFAC lists 4 other names for it, shown below; screen against all of them.
Listed as of the SDN list published · version 5970dbe3dca1
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| Status | On the list |
|---|---|
| List | Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN) |
| Programs | SDGT |
| Type | company or organisation |
| Added to the list | January 21, 2026 |
| First seen by us | 2026-10-07 17:15 UTC |
Names
| Name | Type | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Merciful Hands Gaza | Primary name | strong |
| Merciful Hands Charity | A.K.A. | strong |
| Merciful Hands Association | A.K.A. | weak alias |
| جمعية الأيدي الرحيمة | A.K.A. | weak alias |
| The Merciful Hands Charitable Society | A.K.A. | strong |
OFAC flags weak aliases as low quality: a match on a weak alias alone should not drive a block.
Details published by OFAC
| Address | Gaza |
|---|---|
| Target Type | Charity or Nonprofit Organization |
| Secondary sanctions risk: | section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 |
| Organization Type: | Other human health activities |
Legal basis
- Executive Order 13224 (Terrorism)