Over the previous months of conflict, the Gaza-based blogger Salah al-Jafarawi, a “Hamas social media star” and a recognizable determine even in Israel, raised funds supposed for Palestinians in Gaza. Nevertheless, the cash by no means reached these in want and, as an alternative, seems to have been deposited in his private account.
Al-Jafarawi, identified amongst detractors as “Mr. FAFO,” at first celebrated the rocket hearth from Gaza into Israel on the conflict’s opening day however later appeared in tears at a hospital after Israel retaliated.
As Ynet Information reported: “Al-Jafarawi’s newest marketing campaign raised $4 million for Hamas via an attraction for rebuilding Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. He claimed that the Palestinian Well being Ministry in Ramallah had urged him to launch the marketing campaign rapidly, prompting him to make use of the ministry’s emblem and that of a Kuwaiti charity — apparently with out the latter’s data.”
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He apparently set a focused fundraising purpose of $10 million.
The Palestinian Well being Ministry in Ramallah rapidly launched an announcement denying any participation in fundraising campaigns for Gaza. It confirmed that it was not concerned in any donations or on-line fundraising initiatives carried out by activists.
The well being ministry additionally cautioned towards the unauthorized use of its title or emblem for fundraising on any platform, urging the general public to confirm info solely via its official web site.
The invention of al-Jafarawi’s actions has drawn reactions from activists and locals who’ve voiced anger on the injustice of his actions.
Ynet Information cited responses from a number of activists and residents.
“The thief Salah al-Jafarawi collected greater than $4 million, and the official Palestinian Well being Ministry denied any connection to those donations. I informed you earlier than — the Well being Ministry in Gaza, managed by Hamas, backed this thief, not the Palestinian Authority. So, expensive donors, your cash is gone,” mentioned Mustafa Asfour, a Palestinian activist.
Social media activist “Abu Hassan” shared his ideas: “Earlier than the conflict, he [al-Jafarawi] was simply ‘working in eating places,’ and after the conflict, he grew to become a millionaire with one click on — utilizing Gaza’s title! Salah, these donating to you anticipated you to assist the individuals of Gaza, not steal the cash. He deceived many donors.”
Abu Lafi, a resident of Gaza, added: “Salah al-Jafarawi and Hamas’s Well being Ministry in Gaza, along with the Kuwaiti charity, deliberate to gather cash beneath the title of the official Palestinian Well being Ministry in Ramallah. Kuwait is a revered nation, however this should cease.”
This piece was initially revealed by All Israel Information.
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