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U.S. authorities investigate diverted Gaza relief funds from social media campaigns
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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U.S. authorities have opened an investigation into the misappropriation of funds collected through social media campaigns purportedly for humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, Shehab Wire reported. More than $1.7 million was raised through these campaigns, according to the disclosure.
The case centers on money transferred under humanitarian pretenses connected to assistance efforts in the strip. U.S. officials indicated the funds were diverted from their stated charitable purpose.
