Qatar promotes jihad through Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas
This investigation examines allegations related to support for terrorism & extremist groups. The available public evidence shows Qatar was a central political, financial, and ideological enabler of Hamas for two decades, Qatar promoted jihad through the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, and Qatari funds and resources were redirected to fighters, infrastructure, and military operations. Qatar or relevant parties have not issued a documented public response at the time of writing. The primary sources are reporting by JNS / Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.
- Qatar was a central political, financial, and ideological enabler of Hamas for two decades
- Qatar promoted jihad through the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas
- Qatari funds and resources were redirected to fighters, infrastructure, and military operations
- Qatar used the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas as instruments of regional influence
According to an analysis published by JNS / the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA) on January 2, 2026, Qatar has served as a central political, financial, and ideological enabler of Hamas for two decades. The analysis argues that Qatar promoted jihad through the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, using them as instruments of regional influence, and that Qatari funds and resources were redirected to fighters, infrastructure, and military operations. The findings are as reported by JNS / JCFA.
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JCFA/JNS analysis (Jan 2, 2026): Qatar was a central political, financial, and ideological enabler of Hamas for two decades; funds and resources were redirected to fighters, infrastructure, and military operations.
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