Trending Now - Trump Administration Targets Gaza Activists, Citing Hamas Links

WHO:

Fox News - The Trump administration, Hamas, Gaza flotilla organizers, and Muslim Brotherhood networks are involved.

Truthout - Activists who were sanctioned, including one who stated that Israel wants to “criminalize solidarity work.”

WHAT:

Fox News - The Trump administration accuses Hamas of backing a Gaza flotilla and has sanctioned several organizers tied to the effort and related activist networks.

Truthout - The Trump administration sanctioned flotilla activists, claiming ties to Hamas.

WHY:

Fox News - The sanctions are based on accusations of Hamas support for the Gaza flotilla.

Truthout - An activist claimed that the actions are part of an effort to “criminalize solidarity work.”

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC)

The Trump administration has sanctioned several activists involved with a Gaza flotilla, accusing them of having ties to Hamas. These sanctions are rooted in claims that Hamas supports the flotilla, with one activist stating that such actions aim to "criminalize solidarity work." The situation highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the Gaza flotilla and the involvement of various networks, including the Muslim Brotherhood.