From Forbes Magazine:
Amid international condemnation of Israel, one would never guess that humanitarian aid and even cash is flowing into Hamas coffers, while its rockets continue to hit Israel.
It is important to alleviate the suffering of innocent Palestinians. However, since Gaza is under Hamas control, we have to ask: Will aid reach the suffering populace? If the past is any indication, most funds and supplies will end up with Hamas.
The world community that berates Israel for defending itself from constant attacks by the terrorist group also facilitated Hamas' victory in the 2006 Palestinian Authority election, when it was allowed to run under the name "List of Change and Reform."
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It is important to alleviate the suffering of innocent Palestinians. However, since Gaza is under Hamas control, we have to ask: Will aid reach the suffering populace? If the past is any indication, most funds and supplies will end up with Hamas.
The world community that berates Israel for defending itself from constant attacks by the terrorist group also facilitated Hamas' victory in the 2006 Palestinian Authority election, when it was allowed to run under the name "List of Change and Reform."
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The world community that berates Israel for defending itself from constant attacks by the terrorist group also facilitated Hamas' victory in the 2006 Palestinian Authority election, when it was allowed to run under the name "List of Change and Reform."
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My Comment: The amounts of money involved is staggering .... and there is nothing to show for it except misery and poverty. Hamas is perceived as a social agency taking care of the poor and needy .... but a good chunk of this money comes from the coffers of Europe and the U.S..
There clearly has to be a better way to disburse this money. Feeding the Hamas machine will only keep the conflict and war brewing. Giving the money to Fatah and its corrupt bureaucracy will also only cause deep resentment and bitterness.
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My Comment: The amounts of money involved is staggering .... and there is nothing to show for it except misery and poverty. Hamas is perceived as a social agency taking care of the poor and needy .... but a good chunk of this money comes from the coffers of Europe and the U.S..
There clearly has to be a better way to disburse this money. Feeding the Hamas machine will only keep the conflict and war brewing. Giving the money to Fatah and its corrupt bureaucracy will also only cause deep resentment and bitterness.