TIME investigation reveals how Israel helped funnel $2 billion in Qatari funds to Hamas-run Gaza
This investigation examines allegations related to support for terrorism & extremist groups. The available public evidence shows Israel allegedly facilitated a covert channel for Qatari funds to reach Hamas directly., Qatari funding reportedly covered roughly 50% of Hamas' military wing budget., and Netanyahu's government allegedly ignored warnings from Shin Bet directors regarding the funding.. Qatar or relevant parties have not issued a documented public response at the time of writing. The primary sources are reporting by Ynetnews.
- Israel allegedly facilitated a covert channel for Qatari funds to reach Hamas directly.
- Qatari funding reportedly covered roughly 50% of Hamas' military wing budget.
- Netanyahu's government allegedly ignored warnings from Shin Bet directors regarding the funding.
- The existence of a gap between public condemnation of Qatar and private facilitation of its funds.
A detailed investigation by TIME magazine has revealed that Israel played a central role in facilitating the transfer of approximately $2 billion from Qatar to Gaza over the past decade. According to the report, this included a covert channel for direct transfers to Hamas, separate from humanitarian aid. The findings indicate that senior Israeli officials, including those within the Netanyahu administration, were aware of the funding and actively vetted recipients while privately encouraging Qatar to maintain the payments. The report notes that this funding reportedly covered nearly half of Hamas' military budget, despite explicit warnings from former Shin Bet directors.
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The report suggests that Israeli policy toward Gaza was heavily reliant on Qatari financial support, which may have inadvertently bolstered Hamas' military capabilities.
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