"The decree accused Muslim Brotherhood leaders in Jordan of providing material support to Hamas and the Lebanese branch of the group known as al-Jamaa al-Islamiya of siding with Hamas and Hezbollah in their war with Israel. It also claimed that an Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood leader called for violent attacks against United States partners and interests during Israel's war on Gaza. But it was not clear what the White House was referring to. The Muslim Brotherhood has been banned in Egypt and mostly driven underground."
"President Trump is confronting the Muslim Brotherhood's transnational network, which fuels terrorism and destabilization campaigns against US interests and allies in the Middle East, the White House said. Trump's order directs the secretary of state and the treasury secretary to consult with the US intelligence chief and produce a report on the designation within 30 days. A formal foreign terrorist organisation label would then officially apply to the Muslim Brotherhood branches within 45 days after the report."
The White House ordered a process to label Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organisations, citing alleged support for Hamas. The decree accused Jordanian leaders of providing material support to Hamas and said the Lebanese branch sided with Hamas and Hezbollah. The measure claims an Egyptian leader called for violent attacks against US partners and interests. The Muslim Brotherhood is banned in Egypt and largely underground. The secretary of state and treasury must consult intelligence and report within 30 days, with a formal designation possible within 45 days, enabling sanctions and travel bans.
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