Israel Facilitated Nearly $2 Billion in Qatari Funds to Gaza, Report Claims
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An investigation by Time magazine claims Israel facilitated nearly $2 billion in Qatari funds to Gaza over a decade, knowing some money went to Hamas. The report states the Netanyahu government approved and supported these transfers, even helping create distribution mechanisms. This occurred despite public accusations by Israel against Qatar for funding Hamas, and allegedly covered half of Hamas's military wing budget.
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- Israel allegedly facilitated nearly $2 billion in Qatari funds to Gaza over 10 years, according to a Time investigation.
- The funds were reportedly known to partially finance Hamas, including its military wing, the report claims.
- The Netanyahu government allegedly approved, supported, and helped establish mechanisms for these transfers.
- This occurred despite public Israeli accusations against Qatar for funding Hamas.
- The secret channel reportedly covered about half of Hamas's military wing budget.
A decade-long investigation by American magazine Time alleges that Israel facilitated the transfer of nearly $2 billion from Qatar to the Gaza Strip, with knowledge that some funds were directed to Hamas. The report, based on previously unpublished documents and correspondence, claims that the governments of Benjamin Netanyahu not only approved these transfers but also supported their continuation and helped establish distribution mechanisms. This occurred even as Israeli officials publicly accused Doha of funding Hamas.
According to Time's findings, a secret channel existed for direct Hamas financing from Qatar, in addition to funds designated for humanitarian aid. These transfers reportedly covered about half of the military wing's budget, a fact that Israeli leadership was allegedly aware of, the magazine stated. The published information raises questions about the Netanyahu government's role in maintaining financial channels that purportedly helped Hamas strengthen its capabilities.
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