Saturday, August 16, 2014
- Saturday, August 16, 2014
- Elder of Ziyon
Egypt's Youm7 reports "from a senior Palestinian source" that the Muslim Brotherhood in Turkey sent millions of dollars to Hamas to help rebuild Gaza.
According to the report, Hamas' financial officer Essam Da'las received the money, but instead of distributing it to the families in Gaza who have lost their homes, the money is going to fighters and Hamas leaders. 3 leaders of the Qassam Brigades are listed specifically.
While the story is quite believable, as Hamas has a history of taking the lion's share of international aid, most Egyptian media hates Hamas and will sometimes make up stories.
Here is Essam Da'las with Hamas leader Haniyeh in January:
And Da'las' house was bombed on July 12:
According to the report, Hamas' financial officer Essam Da'las received the money, but instead of distributing it to the families in Gaza who have lost their homes, the money is going to fighters and Hamas leaders. 3 leaders of the Qassam Brigades are listed specifically.
While the story is quite believable, as Hamas has a history of taking the lion's share of international aid, most Egyptian media hates Hamas and will sometimes make up stories.
Here is Essam Da'las with Hamas leader Haniyeh in January:
And Da'las' house was bombed on July 12: