Puppet Regime: Hamas' Coercive Grip on Aid and NGO Operations in Gaza
Newly obtained internal Hamas documents spotlight the terrorist group’s systematic control of foreign NGOs operating in Gaza.
Terrorism
In the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict, self-proclaimed human rights groups often fail to denounce acts of violence against Israelis. Some even minimize or incite terrorism. Worse yet, some NGOs have alleged ties to terrorist organizations.
“Pro-Hamas” Amjad Al-Shawa, Key NGO Figure for International Aid in Gaza, Appointed to Lead Technocratic Committee in Gaza
According to media reports, Hamas has agreed to appoint Amjad Al-Shawa – “a pro-Hamas” figure and a key NGO official in the sphere of international aid in Gaza – as the head of a new technocratic committee that will administer civil affairs in Gaza as part of the US-brokered ceasefire.
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UK Coordination and NGO Funding Continued Despite Hamas Terror Designation
Newly obtained internal Hamas documents demonstrate that close cooperation between the UK government and Hamas took place before the group was designated and continued afterwards, in apparent contravention of British policies.
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In Their Own Words: Hamas Turns Hospitals into Military Assets with NGO Compliance
Hamas ministry documents, dated February and March 2020, detail Hamas’ strategy of embedding its military infrastructure, fighters, and leadership within hospitals and medical facilities in Gaza, blatantly violating international law and endangering civilian lives.
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European Government Funding for Programs Involving Hamas-Controlled Ministry
Since seizing control of Gaza in 2007, Hamas has employed a number of methods to divert international humanitarian aid to expand its military infrastructure, pay salaries, and cement its rule.
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Al-Dameer's Ties to the PFLP Terror Group
Many of Al-Dameer's current and former officials, employees, and board members have links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist organization by the US, EU, Canada, and Israel.
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Addameer’s Ties to the PFLP Terrorist Group
Several of Addameer’s current and former employees, as well as lawyers that work for Addameer, have links to the PFLP. As an organization, Addameer regularly provides legal assistance to Palestinians accused by Israel of PFLP membership or activity on behalf of the terror group, such as PFLP General-Secretary Ahmed Sa’adat.
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Al Awda Health and Community Association's Ties to the PFLP Terror Group
UHWC is identified by Fatah as a PFLP “affiliate” and in a 1993 USAID-engaged audit report (by the Democratic Institutions Support Project) as “the PFLP's health organization.” Numerous UHWC staff members, founders, board members, and senior and subordinate staff members have ties to the PFLP terror group.
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Palestinian Centre for Human Rights' Links to the PFLP Terror Group
PCHR has multiple links to the PFLP terror organization, designated as such by the EU, the US, Canada, and Israel.
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Defense for Children International – Palestine’s Ties to the PFLP Terrorist Organization
Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCI-P) is a Palestinian NGO that claims to promote Palestinian children’s rights. However, many current and former officials, employees, and board members have links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
