Israel Urged Qatar to Continue Hamas Funding Before Oct. 7, Report Reveals
Summarized from All Israel News by baba
A TIME report reveals Israel and Qatar collaborated on a program to fund the Hamas-run government in Gaza for years before October 7th. The initiative, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, aimed to create leverage and maintain stability. Despite concerns about Hamas diverting funds for military purposes, Israel urged Qatar to continue payments, with the program persisting until shortly before the attacks. Netanyahu has defended the policy, arguing it did not prevent military actions and that weapon transfers were a greater concern.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel and Qatar funded Hamas-run Gaza for years before Oct. 7, a TIME report revealed.
- The program, supported by PM Netanyahu, aimed to create leverage and prevent humanitarian crises.
- Israel urged Qatar to continue funding even weeks before the Oct. 7 attacks, documents show.
- Hamas reportedly diverted millions monthly to its military wing from the Qatari funds.
- Then-Mossad Director David Barnea sought payment renewal just two weeks before Oct. 7.
- Netanyahu defended the policy, citing military campaigns and the importance of weapon transfers.
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