Palestinian militant groups have been involved in multiple terrorist attacks against Israel, prompting the United States to ramp up efforts to cut off its funding, but through charitable organizations, the tax system, and Iranian support, Hama leaders have amassed a lot of wealth to sustain their activities in this area.
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What follows will show you how his mass leader spent more than $2 billion in wealth, to understand how the Hama leader made a huge fortune, we must first delve into the origins of the organization, and their initial financial support. The vast majority of Hamas's founders and leaders are refugees or second-generation refugees who were born and raised in challenging conditions in refugee camps and simply have no money.
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But as Hamas and its ideology began to take shape, they found support from an unexpected source, namely the Israeli military government's nurturing of Islamic associations working in the Gaza Strip, including Hamas, as support against the Palestine Liberation Organization that laid the foundation for Hamas's growth and establishment.
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The Hamas leaders themselves distanced themselves from Israel, and they began to look for alternative sources of financing, which began to flow in from charitable funds and national donations, including a major donation called zakat, one of the five pillars of Islam, with financial support initially coming from countries such as Syria and Saudi Arabia, with Iran later becoming its largest support.
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Today Qatar has replaced Iran as a major contributor to Hamas's wealth, and in addition to these donations, Hamas leaders have begun fundraising activities in the United States, Dr. Moussa Abu Mauk, Hamas's number two man, who spearheaded a movement among wealthy Muslims in the early coalitions, and he has also founded several banking businesses, developing himself into a group of ten financial enterprises involved in lending and financial investments. His financial prowess is truly impressive. Born in the late fifties of the twentieth century, Mazurk became one of the key figures through the promotion of Hamas, with a net worth of more than $3 billion.
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The most brilliant thing about Abu Mazurk's life was his rise to power among the masses, his ability to navigate the region's complex political landscape, and his reputation for charisma and persuasion skills that helped him win the trust and support of his fellow Hama. Strategic thinking and organizational skills also played a crucial role in his agreement to take on a leadership role.
The decisive moment for Abu Mazurk came in 1992, when he was elected deputy head of the Hamas Polit Bureau, the highest decision-making body within the organization, and this position was consolidated. He was one of the most influential figures of the masses, however, Mazurk's activities did not go unnoticed by the US government, and in 1995 he was arrested two years later on charges of supporting terrorism in a university prison.
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He was deported without trial, but before that he had earned millions of dollars, and there was speculation that he might have collaborated with the government to enable him to escape punishment for serious crimes in which Hamas gained popularity and support. Especially after the Oslo Accords, he was valued and supported.
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In 1990, Abu Mazurk's influence continued to grow, he was known for his shrewd financial dealings, he used his position among the masses to gain great wealth, he engaged in all kinds of illegal activities, he built business and investment networks in and around the Gaza Strip, using his connections and influence to secure lucrative deals and partnerships, Mazurk is considered one of Hamas's richest billionaires, according to Arab sources who estimated his wealth in the investigation of the events of September 11 $23 billion.
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He has extensive financial ties to al-Qaeda, and the source of funding has enabled the leader to amass enormous wealth, but this is only a small ninety-nine into the depths of his wealth, and as we continue to explore the wealth of the Hamas leaders, we meet amazing people with wealth in Gaza, two prominent Hamas leaders, Marshall and Guimal Haile, Hamas's political leaders are thought to be worth a staggering $2.6 billion.
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But some web-based sources suggest that his wealth may be even higher, and Marshall has made strategic investments of $25 billion in real estate projects in Egypt and the Persian Gulf Bank, as well as in the Persian Gulf countries. But the specifics of Marshall's financial transactions remain classified, as the investment was made through a front company involving the family and partners, who controlled a huge company.
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Qatari and Egyptian banks have $2.6 billion in deposits, cementing his position as one of Hamas's richest leaders. Former Hamas Prime Minister Hana's high-ranking position in the organization has also allowed his wealth to grow significantly. Already a millionaire, he bought several properties in the Gaza Strip and registered them in the name of his children.
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Ismail Hana, 61 years old with 13 children, has been in hiding since he was 29 years old, but hiding does not mean that Hana has a hard life, on the contrary, he is a millionaire. Enjoy a life of luxury in luxury hotels in Qatar and Turkey.
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He often travels by private jet to Tehran, Istanbul, Moscow and Cairo to meet with leaders of friendly countries, and Hana's sons Mars and Abdul Salama are often seen lazily lying on a hotel bed in Istanbul or Doha.
Known as the father of the Gaza Strip house, Ms. Chaniyeh is a wealthy real estate tycoon who embraces Islam and is often seen in the company of beautiful women and alcohol when he is in Turkey.
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Own luxury properties and enjoy a life of luxury in this wealthy Gulf country that has helped them escape the harsh conditions of Gaza. In stark contrast to the suffering of the Palestinian people they claim to represent, Haniyeh once vowed to live only on olive oil and zar spices, which is not the case, and he revels in luxury planes to travel around the globe. Hahn's eldest son was arrested on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border and carried millions of dollars in cash with him.
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The incident revealed the scale of wealth that Hamas leaders have amassed in their own families. Notably, Hamas leaders have also profited from the booming tunnelling industry, imposing a twenty percent tax on all trade passing through the tunnel, further increasing their wealth, overthrowing former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, and contributing to Egypt by the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Some Hamas members have made a fortune investing in various Egyptian assets, often through business partners with influential Muslim Brotherhood officials, and in addition to subsidized fuel provided by the Egyptian government being sold in Gaza at exorbitant prices. In stark contrast to the dire conditions faced by the leaders and the Palestinian people, the Gaza Strip has the third-highest poverty rate in the Arab region, with a poverty rate of 38 per cent, and the gap between the rich and the poor between the leaders and their constituents is a clear example of a decaying system that allows them to treat money as their personal property.
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They built a thriving business, and from June to 20, 2007, these tunnels connecting Egypt and Gaza became a lucrative source of income. The decadence of some Hamas leaders has created a stark divide between the few rich and the majority poor in the Gaza Strip, while the leaders enjoy the continued luxury of the Palestinian people.
Their wealth and the way in which they acquired it are astounding, and also reveal the true nature of Ha's superiors.