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US Charges San Diego Man Over Fake Charity That Allegedly Funded Hamas

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

67% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened

US prosecutors have indicted San Diego resident Radha Mazen Rida Sabsi for allegedly running a fake charity that raised about $600,000 for Hamas. The Justice Department says he used humanitarian appeals after October 7 to funnel money to Hamas, convert some of it to crypto, and publicly support the group online.

  • 01US prosecutors accuse a San Diego man of funding Hamas through a fake charity.
  • 02He allegedly raised about $600,000 after October 7 using humanitarian appeals.
  • 03About $116,000 was sent to Hamas-linked parties, and $382,000 was converted to crypto.
  • 04The indictment includes terrorism financing, sanctions evasion, fraud, and money laundering.
  • 05Sabsi allegedly posted October 7 attack footage and Hamas support online.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJun 17, 2026
US Charges San Diego Man Over Fake Charity That Allegedly Funded Hamas
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
San Diego Man Charged With Raising Hundreds of Thousands for Hamas Under Cover of Aid
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
U.S. Charges San Diego Resident With Raising Hamas Funds After October 7

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