Netanyahu Facilitated Billions in Qatari Aid to Gaza Amid Hamas Warnings
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
An investigation by TIME magazine reveals that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governments facilitated nearly $2 billion in Qatari payments to Gaza over more than a decade. This occurred despite warnings from Israeli intelligence and officials starting in 2019 that the funds were being diverted to Hamas' military buildup. The report details how Israel vetted recipients and managed the distribution of funds, even while publicly criticizing Qatar. Netanyahu reportedly continued the policy despite explicit warnings from former Shin Bet directors.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu's governments facilitated nearly $2 billion in Qatari payments to Gaza over a decade.
- Israeli intelligence warned Netanyahu in 2019 that Qatari funds were diverted to Hamas' military buildup.
- Despite warnings, Netanyahu continued the policy of facilitating Qatari payments to Gaza.
- Israel vetted recipients and managed the distribution of Qatari funds in Gaza.
- A former Mossad director thanked Qatar's emir for "humanitarian assistance" in a 2020 letter.
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