US sanctions 2 Lebanese charities with Hamas ties

Gaza : Palestine | Oct 04, 2012 at 9:14 AM PDT

Source: Jerusalem Post

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Unclear whether Beruit-based charities, Al-Waqfiya and Al-Quds International Foundation, hold US assets. The United States on Thursday imposed financial penalties on two Lebanese charities that fund-raise for Hamas, an effort by the Obama administration to disrupt the Islamist group's activities.... FULL ARTICLE AT Jerusalem Post

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