The police fraud investigation unit said Wednesday that there is no proof as yet that money channeled from the Islamic Movement to Hamas was used to pay for equipment to be used in terror attacks. “We do not claim that the money was used to buy explosive belts” used by suicide bombers, said unit head Brigadier General Miri Golan, but rather that the funds were transferred to the families of suicide bombers, injured militants and security prisoners and their families. Golan said that money was also channeled to illegal Hamas charities. “Without this financial support, Hamas would not be able to carry out terror attacks,” she said. Golan noted that Hamas’ civilian branch worked alongside and provided assistance to the military wing of the orgazination, which carries out the attacks. Full Story
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