Gaza Herald _Palestinian journalist, researcher, and activist Majed Al-Zeer has formally challenged the decision by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to place him on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) sanctions list, according to a statement issued by the French law firm representing him.
ADAS Avocats, a law firm based in Lyon, France, announced that it had initiated legal procedures on behalf of Al-Zeer shortly after the sanctions decision was issued. The firm said it is seeking to protect its client’s rights and reputation by pursuing all available legal avenues to contest the designation.
According to the statement, the firm submitted an official request to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), calling for a review of the decision and the removal of Al-Zeer’s name from the sanctions list in accordance with U.S. legal procedures.
The law firm said it has engaged in a series of legal exchanges and communications with relevant officials at the Treasury Department, during which it outlined its client’s objections to the sanctions designation and the reasons for challenging the decision.
Al-Zeer, through his legal representatives, maintains that the sanctions imposed against him are unjustified and unfair. He argues that the decision is not supported by reliable evidence or sufficient legal grounds that would warrant his inclusion on the sanctions list.
Majed Al-Zeer is a Palestinian journalist, author, lecturer, and activist known for his work on Palestinian affairs, particularly issues related to Palestinian refugees and the right of return.
Over the years, he has contributed to the establishment of numerous Palestinian grassroots organizations around the world and has participated in dozens of international conferences, seminars, workshops, and public discussions focused on Palestinian issues.
Al-Zeer currently serves as president of the European Palestinian Council for Political Relations (EUPAC). He also assumed the presidency of the Conference of Palestinians in Europe on January 1, 2026.
No public response from the U.S. Treasury Department regarding the appeal had been announced at the time of publication.
