Germany supported Hamas-linked organization for years without tracking funds, audit finds
An audit has revealed that Germany provided support to an organization linked to Hamas without proper oversight of the funds. The organization in question is Islamic Relief, which has been accused of having ties to both Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood. This lack of tracking raises concerns about the implications of such funding on international relations and security.
- ▪Germany supported Islamic Relief for years without tracking the funds.
- ▪The organization is purported to have ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
- ▪The audit highlights potential issues in oversight of state funding.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 17:55:37 GMT |
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Germany supported Hamas-linked organization for years without tracking funds, audit findsThe audit concerns state funding for the organization Islamic Relief, which is purported to have ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.Follow us on GoogleThe superior court of justice in Schoeneberg is pictured as as trial opens against a Syrian alleged militia leader for crimes against humanity in Berlin, on March 27, 2026.(photo credit: JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)
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