Hamas looking to exploit Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in order to smuggle funds to Gaza


Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.




















Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.
(photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)

Hamas is looking to exploit the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, in order to collect financial donations under a humanitarian or religious guise, Israeli public broadcaster KAN News reported on Thursday, citing Palestinian sources familiar with the details.

This year, Hajj begins on the evening of May 24 until Friday, May 29.

Hajj is the perfect time of year for Hamas to attempt such an operation, as the season is defined by large-scale movement that is difficult to monitor, allowing for the transfer of funds or gold assets with minimal suspicion.

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