Estate of Ezra Schwartz et al. v. Qatar Charity et al.
This investigation examines allegations related to support for terrorism & extremist groups. The available public evidence shows Qatar is HAMAS's single largest funder, per the complaint, Qatar's documented contributions to Hamas exceeded $1.1 billion (2012–2018), and Additional covert support allegedly channeled through Qatar Charity. Qatar or relevant parties have not issued a documented public response at the time of writing. The primary sources are court filing, and court docket.
- Qatar is HAMAS's single largest funder, per the complaint
- Qatar's documented contributions to Hamas exceeded $1.1 billion (2012–2018)
- Additional covert support allegedly channeled through Qatar Charity
- Lawsuit filed under U.S. terrorism-financing statutes in the Southern District of New York
According to a complaint filed on November 18, 2025 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 1:25-cv-09630), the Estate of Ezra Schwartz and other plaintiffs sued Qatar Charity and other defendants, alleging material support for terrorism. The complaint alleges that 'Qatar stands as HAMAS's single largest funder' and that 'during the six-year period spanning 2012 through 2018, Qatar's officially documented contributions to HAMAS exceeded $1.1 billion,' not including additional covert support allegedly channeled through Qatar Charity. The findings are as alleged in the court filings; the case is ongoing.
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Qatar stands as HAMAS's single largest funder. During 2012–2018, Qatar's officially documented contributions to HAMAS exceeded $1.1 billion (not including covert support via Qatar Charity). — Estate of Ezra Schwartz et al. v. Qatar Charity et al., SDNY 1:25-cv-09630, filed Nov 18, 2025.
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