Kuwait Adds 8 Lebanese Hospitals to Terrorism Watchlist
08 Feb 202611:29 AM
Kuwait Adds 8 Lebanese Hospitals to Terrorism Watchlist
The Committee for the Implementation of Security Council Resolutions under Chapter VII, related to counter-terrorism and the prevention of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, has decided to include eight Lebanese hospitals on Kuwait’s national list for all companies and financial institutions.

The committee, acting on its own or based on a request from a competent foreign or local authority, can list any person reasonably suspected of committing or attempting to commit a terrorist act, or of participating in or facilitating such acts.

The hospitals added to the list are:

Sheikh Ragheb Harb Hospital, Nabatieh, Lebanon

Ghandour Hospital, Bent Jbeil, Lebanon

Al-Amal Hospital, Baalbek, Lebanon

Saint George Hospital, Hadath, Lebanon

Dar Al-Hekma Hospital, Baalbek, Lebanon

Al-Batoul Hospital, Hermel, Bekaa, Lebanon

Al-Shifa Hospital, Khaldeh, Lebanon

Al-Rasoul Al-Aazam Hospital, Airport Road, Beirut, Lebanon
The committee requested the execution of this listing according to Articles 21, 22, and 23 of its executive regulations.

Article 21 requires that all persons freeze the funds and economic resources owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, fully or partially, of the listed persons without delay or prior notice. This applies to anyone listed under Article 12 or under any relevant Security Council resolution (other than Resolution 1373), including those acting on their behalf or under their control.

Article 22 extends the freezing obligation to any funds or economic resources derived from those mentioned in Article 21.

Article 23 prohibits anyone within Kuwait or any Kuwaiti citizen abroad from providing funds, economic resources, financial services, or related services to any listed person, directly or indirectly, fully or partially, or through an entity they own or control, or on behalf of a listed person. This ban does not include adding accrued interest on frozen accounts.

Article 24 requires that anyone implementing the freezing measures under Article 21 must notify the committee within 24 hours, detailing the actions taken regarding the frozen funds or resources. Reporting obligations also cover any attempts to deal with targeted funds or resources and include providing details on their nature, amount, and any other relevant information. The committee will cooperate with regulatory authorities or other competent bodies to verify the information provided.