Jerusalem, 20 November, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israeli military intelligence says Hamas used the Gaza-based charity Qawafel al-Khair to support its armed operations. Documents recovered in the territory show the organization provided money, construction aid, and logistics to the group’s Al-Qassam Brigades, the Israel Defense Forces disclosed on Thursday.
“These documents expose only the tip of the iceberg of the phenomenon of Hamas using funds from so-called humanitarian organizations for terrorist purposes,” tweeted the IDF’s chief Arabic spokesperson, Maj. Ella Waweya. “Hamas, which claims to care about supporting the Strip’s residents, exploits donations intended to improve living conditions for Gaza’s population in order to support its members and finance its brutal activities.”
Analysis indicates that in 2023, Hamas met with several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to coordinate funding, with Qawafel al-Khair playing a key role. According to the IDF, donations labeled as humanitarian were redirected to train terrorists and distribute thousands of food parcels to members of the group. Other documents reportedly showed Hamas requesting economic support from the charity for individual operatives.
Qawafel al-Khair says it delivers food, clothing, and aid to Gazans affected by the blockade and ongoing conflict. Donors can sponsor orphans, food packages, tents, and other basic needs. The charity, founded in Gaza in 2015, originally operated under the name Ruba Al-Khair.
In June, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned what it called “five sham charities” for providing financial support to Hamas under the guise of humanitarian work. Qawafel al-Khair was not among the five.
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