INSIDE HAMAS’S FINANCIAL FORTRESS: HOW IT THRIVES BEYOND BORDERS

Inside Hamas’s Financial Fortress: How It Thrives Beyond Borders

Gaza's Financial Heartbeat: Hamas's financial epicenter lies beyond Gaza, strategically spread across friendly nations, making it resilient against attacks

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Global Investments Fuel Hamas: W ith over $500 million annually from international investments, Hamas's financial prowess remains robust, funding everything from missiles to construction projects

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Cryptocurrency as a Shield: A surprising revelation—millions flow through crypto markets, enabling Hamas to bypass sanctions and keep its funds secure

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Turkey: Hamas's Safe Haven: Istanbul, particularly favored by Hamas financiers, provides a sheltered space aided by Turkey's banking system and a booming crypto market

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American Sanctions Dance: Despite multiple rounds of sanctions, Hamas cleverly maneuvers funds, with some passing through the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance

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Financial Fog: Untangling Hamas's Web: Hamas hides its financial roots well, with companies strategically changing names, making it challenging for regulators to track and impose sanctions effectively.

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Qatari Connection: While politicians prefer Doha, Qatar, as their base, financiers find refuge in Istanbul, supported by Turkey's president, Erdogan

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Turkey's Silent Approval: Accusations abound that Turkey's banking giants knowingly store Hamas cash, subtly supporting the organization, with Erdogan's possible tacit approval.

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Prospects Amidst Chaos: As Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, there are whispers of potential collaboration between Erdogan's economic ministry and Hamas's finance office, posing risks of Hamas growing richer despite the conflict

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