Istanbul Arab Book Fair serves as platform for Qatar-Turkey cooperation on Gaza
This investigation examines allegations related to support for terrorism & extremist groups. The available public evidence shows Use of cultural events to promote Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, Facilitation of financial and moral support for Palestinian terrorism, and Affiliation with the International Union of Muslim Scholars. Qatar or relevant parties have not issued a documented public response at the time of writing. The primary sources are reporting by The Jerusalem Post.
- Use of cultural events to promote Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood
- Facilitation of financial and moral support for Palestinian terrorism
- Affiliation with the International Union of Muslim Scholars
- Promotion of literature praising terrorists and denying the Holocaust

According to The Jerusalem Post, an Arab Book Fair in Istanbul served as a venue for Qatari-Turkish cooperation that critics argue facilitates support for Hamas. The report highlights that Sheikh Dr. Ali al Qaradaghi, secretary general of the International Union of Muslim Scholars—an organization operating from Qatar and affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood—called for aid to be transferred to Gaza by all possible means. Dr. Ariel Admoni of Ariel University noted that such events utilize 'soft cultural tools' to provide financial and moral support for Palestinian terrorism while maintaining international legitimacy. The article further alleges that previous events in Doha have featured books by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and materials praising terrorists, raising questions about the nature of Qatar's ongoing influence operations.
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The report suggests that Qatar and Turkey are leveraging cultural platforms to sustain support for Hamas while attempting to preserve their international standing.
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