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| Iran cuts Hamas Funding |
| 2011-08-22 |
| from Haaretz (similar articles at other sites) One diplomat, who asked not to be identified, said intelligence reports showed that Iran had reduced funding for Hamas. Other diplomatic sources, also relying on intelligence assessments, said the payments had stopped over the past two months. The diplomats cited Iran's displeasure over Hamas' refusal to hold rallies in support of Tehran's ally, Assad, in Palestinian refugee camps in Syria after an uprising against his rule or the fact that Iran's own finances have become dicy. Hamas' leadership outside the Gaza Strip is headquartered in Damascus. Hamas is also widely believed to receive money from the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's most popular and organized Islamist political force. Diplomats said those payments also may have been reduced because the Brotherhood has diverted funds to support the so-called Arab Spring revolts or they may be ticked that Hamas hasn't supported the anti Assad side. In a sign of a cash crunch, the Hamas government in Gaza has failed to pay the July salaries of its 40,000 employees in the civil service and security forces. Hamas leaders promised full payments in August, but not all employees received their wages as scheduled on Sunday. |
| Posted by:Lord Garth |
| #7 Awwwww, da' poor bay-beeees. |
| Posted by: Barbara 2011-08-22 19:38 |
| #6 Yeah, well things is tough all over... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2011-08-22 11:31 |
| #5 What's the matter? If you're bought, you're suppose to stay bought! We have congresscritters with more integrity who do know how to stay bought and obedient. /sarc off |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2011-08-22 08:41 |
| #4 Just imagine what $40 oil could do. |
| Posted by: Perfesser 2011-08-22 05:03 |
| #3 I'm sure Light Worker will pick up the tab. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2011-08-22 03:00 |
| #2 the payments had stopped over the past two months. Hmmm, checks stopped due to political differences or because Iran's economy is in the dumpster and they simply don't have the cash? Watch for gas centrifuges on eBay. Used but in good condition. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2011-08-22 00:35 |
| #1 Obama will pick up the difference |
| Posted by: Frank G 2011-08-22 00:23 |