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After Hamas refusal, Qatar diverts funds to aid projects
Chairman of the National Committee for the Reconstruction of Gaza, Ambassador Mohammed Al-Emadi, said that “after the Hamas leadership informed us that it did not accept the grant for salaries, it has been agreed that the grant money be allocated for humanitarian projects”. The funds would be used “to help…
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Hamas refuses third payment of Qatar grant
Hamas has rejected a Qatari grant which is being transferred to the Gaza Strip, a senior official said. Speaking at a press conference today, Khalil Al-Hayya said the movement had discussed the issue with the Qatari Ambassador to Gaza Mohammed Al-Emadi and Hamas is not able to accept the grant…
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Gaza protests in support of Palestinians hurt in Israel prison crackdown
Prisoners’ Committee of Islamic and National Factions in the Gaza Strip declared a “state of emergency” to support detainees being held in Israeli jails in the occupied West Bank. This came during an angry protest organised by the organisation’s member in front of the headquarters of the Red Cross in…