Hamas looking to exploit Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in order to smuggle funds to Gaza - report
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-05-17 20:48 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Religion, Middle East, Economy & Finance, World News, Business & Economy
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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.
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