Vol. 14, No. 30 September 23, 2014
Qatar's Support of Hamas and Jihadist Forces in the Middle East
- Qatar is unquestionably engaged in international terrorist financing. According to the U.S. Treasury's division for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, "Qatar, a longtime U.S. ally, has for many years openly financed Hamas."
- Qatar aids Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, Jabhat al Nusra, al-Qaeda affiliates, Libyan Islamists, and even ISIS.
- The key Qatari link to the Muslim Brotherhood has been Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, who broadcasts on Qatar's al Jazeera. In 2002, his foundation was designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. government.
- Through the Muslim Brotherhood, Qatar has attempted to undermine Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Qatar's ruling Al Thani family believe they are "worthy of challenging Riyadh [Saudi Arabia]."
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