; however, in a February 2017 interview, Khaled al-Qaddumi, Hamas’ representative in Iran, stated, [I]n terms of financial and political support—and even military support—Iran’s offerings have not stopped. . (8) Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) was designated an Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) by the Department of State on October 8, 1997, and was also named a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) by the Department of the Treasury under Executive Order 13224 in 2005. (9) Palestinian Islamic Jihad has claimed credit for multiple terrorist attacks in Israel, including an attack that killed New Jersey student, Alisa Flatow. (10) Palestinian Islamic Jihad receives considerable support from Iran, including training, weapons, and cash. According to press reports, Iran provides approximately $70,000,000 to Palestinian Islamic Jihad as an annual budget. In 2012, Palestinian Islamic Jihad fired Iranian-engineered Fajr 5 missiles from Gaza into Israel. (11) Support for Palestinian terrorism is an impediment to a two-state solution and reduces the likelihood of a lasting, sustainable peace between Israelis and Palestinians. (b) Statement of policy It shall be the policy of the United States to prevent Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any affiliate or successor thereof from accessing its international support networks. 3. Imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons and agencies and instrumentalities of foreign states supporting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any affiliate or successor thereof (a) Identification (1) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for a period not to exceed 3 years, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that identifies each foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state that the President determines— (A) assists in, sponsors, or provides financial, material, or technological support for, or financial or other services to or in support of,