PARIS: France on Tuesday imposed asset freezes on Hamas Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar, the latest leader from the Islamist group to be added to its national sanctions list, according to a decree published in the country’s official journal.

France on Nov. 13 imposed sanctions at a national level on Hamas commander Mohammed Deif and his deputy, Marwan Issa.

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It is working with partners to impose sanctions on Hamas individuals and its financing network at European Union level, diplomats have said.