By John Q. Hosedrinker Arab sources have revealed that the Muslim Brotherhood misappropriated half a billion dollars intended for Gaza. This alleged theft involved funds collected through donations. The source quoted Farghali as pointing out the Muslim Brotherhood’s history of exploiting Gaza and Palestine for financial gain. The misappropriated funds were intended to aid the displacement of Palestinians, as seen in camps such as the one in Gaza City on November 14, 2025.
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Muslim Brotherhood siphons funds from Gaza donations, a pattern that unfortunately seems to persist. It’s almost expected, isn’t it? The news, though, is that the scale of alleged theft is staggering. We’re talking about a reported half a billion dollars siphoned off from donations intended for the Gaza Strip. The audacity is almost unbelievable. And, according to reports, this isn’t just a minor issue; it’s a major financial crime perpetrated by the Muslim Brotherhood.
However, the real twist here, the thing that makes this even more noteworthy, is that Hamas itself condemned the theft. Now, considering Hamas is often seen as the Palestinian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, this condemnation is a significant development. It suggests some level of internal conflict, perhaps a power struggle, or maybe even a shift in dynamics within the movement. Of course, the immediate thought that comes to mind is, if Hamas is condemning it, were they not in on it? Were they not hoping to get their own share? It certainly adds another layer of complexity.
It’s easy to see why Gaza remains impoverished despite the massive influx of aid it receives. The amount of money that has gone missing, or has been mismanaged, is astounding. It’s hard to believe there can ever be a peaceful solution when the very organizations that claim to represent the people are accused of such blatant self-interest. The track record is not one of stability. The leadership has a track record worse than poor.
The situation is worsened by the fact that Palestinians are often unwelcome in Arab countries, despite rhetorical support. The historical context explains some of the complexities. Then, there’s the international community funding the cost of feeding, providing healthcare, and housing people in Gaza. It creates a perverse incentive for organizations like Hamas to maintain the status quo. Sadly, it is a convenient recruitment pool for them. They’ve also been known to try and assassinate their own president, highlighting the infighting and the extremist views.
The harsh reality is that a two-state solution seems unlikely, particularly when the very people supposedly representing them are accused of such behavior. It is a vicious cycle of violence and instability. Violence begets violence, and as that’s all they know, that’s all that will ever be. It’s a sad state of affairs.
When it comes to the question of who is actually benefiting, there is an unhealthy amount of charity that goes missing. The trickle-down economics involved here is the worst kind. Wherever there is charity, there are thieves. That’s a sad reality, and it’s a tragedy that so many people suffer because of this.
The fact that Hamas has condemned the theft and was aware of this since early 2024 lends a lot of credibility to these accusations. It’s hard to imagine that this could have been kept secret for so long if Hamas wasn’t involved.
If organizations are stealing money that is supposed to be going to the people of Gaza, then there needs to be an investigation by Interpol or the UN. But that is the tragedy of this entire situation. The international community is constantly at war with itself. But at the end of the day, people are being deprived of basic needs.
The money was raised “for Gaza” by a branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. They stole a massive amount of the funds. They may no longer be functioning as part of the same organization, but they share the same goals. After a ceasefire, when seeing high-quality production ads on YouTube, the funds are not going to starving children. They are going elsewhere. It makes you wonder. They are all working independently towards the same goal. It’s a sad state of affairs.