Hamas looking to exploit Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in order to smuggle funds to Gaza - report
Hamas is reportedly attempting to exploit the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca to smuggle funds to Gaza. The funds are allegedly laundered or redirected through Egypt using various methods before being transferred. The scheme involves Palestinian members of the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas.
- ▪Hamas is accused of using the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca as a channel to smuggle money.
- ▪The illicit finances are reportedly laundered or redirected in Egypt prior to transfer to Gaza.
- ▪The al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, are allegedly involved in the operation.
- ▪The report highlights concerns over the misuse of religious activities for financial smuggling.
- ▪Egypt serves as an intermediary location for the alleged money laundering activities.
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Hamas looking to exploit Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in order to smuggle funds to Gaza - reportIn Egypt, the sources explained, the smuggled finances will be laundered or “redirected” using various methods before being transferred to Gaza.Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.(photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)
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