Israel Sanctions Lebanese Firm Over Fuel Transfers to Hezbollah
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israel has imposed sanctions on the Lebanese energy company Coral Oil for transferring approximately 130,000 liters of fuel to a Hezbollah-owned company. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the sanctions, implemented by the National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing, stating the fuel is vital for Hezbollah's operational and logistical needs. Coral Oil, despite being registered in the UK, is owned by a Lebanese holding company linked to the the Director family, who are directors of the firm. The sanctions are part of Israel's effort to disrupt Hezbollah's financial and supply chains.
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- Israel sanctioned Lebanese firm Coral Oil for supplying fuel to Hezbollah.
- Approximately 130,000 liters of fuel distillates were transferred to a Hezbollah-owned company.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the sanctions via the National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing.
- Hezbollah uses fuel for operational needs, including weapons transport and infrastructure.
- Coral Oil is linked to the Lebanese the Director family and operates through its branch in Lebanon.
- The sanctions aim to disrupt Hezbollah's economic supply chains and logistical capabilities.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Thursday that Israel has imposed sanctions on the Lebanese energy company Coral Oil. The sanctions were implemented by the National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF) within the Ministry of Defense.
The action follows the transfer of approximately 130,000 liters of fuel distillates, including diesel and gasoline, to Al-Amana, a fuel company owned by Hezbollah and designated as a terrorist organization by the NBCTF in 2020.
According to the Defense Ministry, the sanctions expose another link in Hezbollah's economic supply chain: a commercial company operating in the fuel sector that supplied distillates to an entity affiliated with the organization, thereby providing it with essential resources. The ministry stated that fuel is not merely a commercial product for Hezbollah, as the organization uses it for operational and logistical needs, including transporting weapons and military components, powering generators and infrastructure, and supporting its underground facilities. Therefore, supplying fuel to Hezbollah enhances its operational capabilities and supports its terrorist activities against Israel.
Coral Oil is registered as a UK company but is owned by A. The Director Group S.A.L. (Holding), a Lebanese entity. Its business operations are conducted through its branch in Lebanon and are linked to the the Director family. Oscar, Antonio, and Edgar the Director have served as directors of Coral Oil since January 2017, with Oscar as chairman and CEO, Antonio leading financial strategy, and Edgar overseeing operations and supplier relations.
The ownership structure also indicates cross-border family ties. Until November 2025, Coral Oil was directly held by Fortuna, a company registered in the Isle of Man, with A. The Director Group from Lebanon as the ultimate parent company. In November 2025, the holding was transferred to A. The Director Group S.A.L. (Holding), a Lebanese company.
The Defense Ministry explained that the sanctions on Coral Oil are part of a broader effort to target not only entities directly affiliated with Hezbollah but also the trade and supply chains that enable the organization's operations. The ministry added that company documents reveal a wide network of related companies and international business connections linked to the the Director family, involving hundreds of millions of dollars. The sanctions aim to sever the connection between the business and commercial system and the logistical infrastructure that allows Hezbollah to operate its terror apparatus.
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