NEW YORK: A Turkish man was arrested Friday in the United Kingdom on charges alleging he conspired to funnel money and supplies to Hamas through his senior role in what prosecutors say was a sham global humanitarian organization.<\/p>\n
Mohammad Yousef Hasna, 45, of Istanbul, was ordered held pending extradition proceedings that will occur before he can be brought to New York.<\/p>\n
US Attorney Jamie McDonald in Manhattan said Hasna worked closely with Hamas\u2019 senior leadership to deliver supplies, food and funding to Hamas under the guise of humanitarian aid.<\/p>\n
The United States has designated Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization.<\/p>\n
It was not immediately known who would represent Hasna in the US.<\/p>\n
Charges lodged against Hasna include conspiring to provide material support to Hamas, conspiring to finance terrorism and financing terrorism. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.<\/p>\n
In a release, the US government alleged that Hasna worked closely with senior Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad, a member of Hamas\u2019 governing body, since at least 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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