Israel Sanctions UK-Registered Coral Oil Over Hezbollah Fuel Shipments
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Israel has imposed sanctions on Coral Oil, a UK-registered company with Lebanese ownership, for allegedly supplying approximately 130,000 liters of fuel to Hezbollah. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the sanctions, implemented via the National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing, citing the fuel's use in Hezbollah's military operations. The company is owned by the Lebanese A. Yamin Group, led by Edgar Yamin and his brothers. This action highlights Israel's strategy of targeting commercial entities supporting terrorist groups.
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- Israel sanctioned Coral Oil for supplying fuel to Hezbollah and Hamas-linked entities.
- Approximately 130,000 liters of diesel and gasoline were delivered to the Almanah organization.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the sanctions through the National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing.
- Coral Oil is registered in the UK but owned by the Lebanese A. Yamin Group.
- The fuel is believed to support Hezbollah's military and logistical operations.
Israel has imposed sanctions on the company Coral Oil due to its alleged involvement in supplying fuel to Hezbollah. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the sanctions, which were implemented through the Ministry of Defense's National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing. The measures were triggered by Coral Oil's delivery of approximately 130,000 liters of diesel fuel and gasoline to an entity named Almanah, which Israeli authorities state is linked to both Hezbollah and Hamas. Almanah was reportedly designated as a terrorist organization in 2020.
According to the Ministry of Defense, this fuel shipment represents a critical link in the supply chain that provides Hezbollah with resources for its military and logistical operations. The fuel is believed to be used for transporting weapons, powering generators, and supporting underground facilities. Investigations revealed that Coral Oil, while registered in the UK, is owned by the Lebanese A. Yamin Group and operates primarily through its Lebanese branch. The company's leadership includes brothers Edgar Yamin, and others identified only as Oscar and Antonio. Coral Oil's ownership structure changed in November 2025, moving from an Isle of Man entity to direct control by the Lebanese holding company.
The Ministry of Defense emphasized that Israel's fight against terrorism extends beyond direct combatants to include commercial entities that provide material and logistical support. This action underscores a broader strategy to disrupt the financial and operational networks of terrorist organizations.
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