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| Palestinian Official: Hamas Executed Former Leader For Spying For Egypt |
| 2014-08-08 |
| [Ynet] Former Hamas, always the voice of sweet reason, strong man found dead under Gazoo rubble, Paleostinian official: He was killed for collaborating with Egypt. The body of Ayman Taha, a senior Hamas member who was also instrumental in founding the group, was found dead under the rubble in the Gazoo neighborhood of Saja'yya. Though the area was hit hard during Israel's Gazoo operation, Paleostinian sources reported Thursday that Taha had not been killed as a result of an IDF attack, but was rather executed by Hamas after being accused of spying for Egypt. Al Quds news reports that he was executed by Hamas via firing squad for collaboration with Israel, however other Paleostinian media said it was his ties with Egypt that led to the execution. Paleostinian officials who spoke to Ynet said his death could have a negative influence on ceasefire talks currently being held in Egypt in a bid to extent the current ceasefire in fighting beyond its 8am Friday deadline. Taha has held a number of roles in the organization, some of which have landed him in trouble. In a recent feature on Hamas' funds, Ynet recalled that Taha conducted financial deals on behalf of Hamas officials, who ensured that they received their dividends in cash. In 2011, Taha himself paid $700,000 for a luxury three-floor villa in the central Gazoo Strip; a year ago, he was charged with being an agent for Egypt. This February, AP reported that Taha was incarcerated Keep yer hands where we can see 'em, if yez please! by Hamas over suspected financial misdealings. Ahmed Bahar, the deputy speaker of the legislative council, said at the time that Taha, who also serves as a front man, was arrested in the Gazoo Strip. A separate Hamas official said Taha was arrested over "financial issues" but did not elaborate. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the arrest with the media. It was not clear when Taha was arrested. |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #2 Seem it is not better to reign in Hell, then serve in Heav'n. But they never learn. |
| Posted by: Hupeack Crereng8774 2014-08-08 15:09 |
| #1 dipped his beak a little too much? |
| Posted by: Frank G on the road 2014-08-08 10:35 |