Report Reveals: Israel Knew Most Qatari Funds Were Going to Hamas

Documents exposed by Kan News have revealed that Israel was fully aware that much of the Qatari money funneled into Gaza ultimately ended up in Hamas’s hands. Despite this, Israeli officials continued to maintain and even deepen their cooperation with Qatari intermediaries responsible for transferring the funds.

One of the central figures in these dealings was Maj. Gen. (res.) Kamil Abu Rukun, who at the time served as the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT). Abu Rukun reportedly held regular meetings with senior Qatari officials in coordination with the cash transfers to Gaza.

The first document revealed by Kan was a 2020 letter signed by Ronen Levy — known by his nickname, Ma’oz — who then held a senior position within Israel’s National Security Council and previously served in the Shin Bet. Levy, appointed by then–Foreign Minister Eli Cohen as Director General of the Foreign Ministry, was described as the key liaison managing the flow of Qatari funds.

In his flattering letter to Doha, Levy praised Qatar’s efforts:

“Qatar is tirelessly working to assist in the rehabilitation of the Gaza Strip by providing economic support to its residents and leading civilian projects in electricity, infrastructure, healthcare, and general humanitarian aid.”

He further wrote:

“Humanitarian assistance continued throughout the coronavirus crisis. It was essential and improved the humanitarian situation in Gaza during that difficult period.”

That statement, Kan News noted, encapsulates the policy framework adopted by the Israeli cabinet in 2018 when it approved the transfer of cash suitcases into Gaza — a move strongly defended at the time by then-Prime Minister Netanyahu.

In addition to Levy, Abu Rukun played a critical role in maintaining contact with Qatari envoys. According to the report, a second document obtained by Kan 11 shows that Qatari officials even issued Abu Rukun a type of “invoice” totaling six million dollars.

“The document serves as proof that the Qatari Committee for the Reconstruction of Gaza completed all the procedures according to the agreements,” wrote senior Qatari official Mohammed al-Emadi, who invited Israeli representatives to contact him directly with any further inquiries.

{Matzav.com}