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Uncovering the Financial Backing of Hamas: The Intricate Global Network of Cryptocurrency, Cash, and Charitable Contributions

Lisa Sean Published October 16, 2023
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Hamas, a Palestinian group governing the Gaza Strip, has long relied on a diverse financial network to fund its operations and social services. This network comprises cryptocurrencies, cash, and charitable contributions. In recent years, efforts to evade international sanctions and restrictions have made this network increasingly complex. This article explores how Hamas accesses funds and the challenges it faces in doing so.

Cryptocurrency’s Role: Hamas has shown an adept use of cryptocurrencies to move money internationally while evading detection. However, the ledger system of cryptocurrencies allows transactions to be traced, posing risks to Hamas’s financial operations. This year, following a series of losses, Hamas signaled its intention to distance itself from cryptocurrency. Its cryptocurrency addresses received over $400,000 after the May 2021 conflict, but following the recent violence, only a few thousand dollars were moved through crypto.

Israeli Crackdown: Israeli authorities have targeted Hamas-linked cryptocurrency accounts, seizing assets worth “tens of millions of dollars” in recent years. Between December 2021 and April 2022, Israel confiscated nearly 190 crypto accounts linked to the group. These efforts have significantly disrupted Hamas’s crypto-financing methods.

Other Financial Avenues: Aside from cryptocurrencies, Hamas’s allies use various means to fund the group. Iran provides substantial support, estimated at up to $100 million annually, through shell companies, shipping transactions, and precious metals. Iran’s role in arming and supporting Hamas is a long-standing accusation by Israel.

Qatar’s Support: Qatar has played a significant role in funding Gaza, providing hundreds of millions of dollars to the region. Cash is transferred electronically from Qatar to Israel, where it is carried by Israeli and UN officials to Gaza. This funding helps maintain stability and supports impoverished Palestinian families. Qatar acts as a mediator, balancing its foreign policy by hosting various entities, including the largest US military base in the region.

Challenges to Restricting Funding: Efforts to restrict Hamas’s access to formal financial channels face challenges. The group’s financing tactics have evolved to circumvent these restrictions, making it difficult to entirely sever its financial resources.

Hamas’s financial network is a multifaceted web of cryptocurrencies, cash, and charitable contributions. While efforts have been made to curb its access to funds, the group continues to adapt and find new ways to finance its operations and maintain a foothold in the region. The ongoing complexities of this network reflect the enduring struggle to curb the group’s financial activities.

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