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Qatar Denies Funding Hamas, Blames Israel If Aid Reached Group
Qatar has denied allegations that its financial aid to Gaza funded Hamas's military wing, stating that all such aid was coordinated with and passed through Israeli authorities. Doha asserted that if any funds did reach Hamas, Israel bears responsibility for overseeing the delivery process.
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What happened
- 01Qatar denies its Gaza aid funded Hamas, blaming Israel if it did.
- 02A New Yorker article cited a Hamas leader saying Qatari grants were the group's main artery.
- 03Qatar claims its aid was for civilians and coordinated with Israel.
- 04Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the payments starting in 2018.
- 05A separate report claimed Israeli intelligence estimated Qatari funds were half of Hamas's military budget.
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