{"id":2060432,"date":"2023-10-09T12:27:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T16:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/flashback-biden-officials-admit-palestinian-aid-money-likely-to-benefit-hamas-free-beacon-reports\/"},"modified":"2023-10-09T12:29:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T16:29:18","slug":"flashback-biden-officials-admit-palestinian-aid-money-likely-to-benefit-hamas-free-beacon-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/flashback-biden-officials-admit-palestinian-aid-money-likely-to-benefit-hamas-free-beacon-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"FLASHBACK: Biden Officials Acknowledge Palestinian Aid Funds May Support Hamas, Free Beacon Reveals."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fflashback-biden-officials-admit-palestinian-aid-money-likely-to-benefit-hamas-free-beacon-reports%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2060432&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Washington Free Beacon Report Reveals Biden Administration Knew Palestinian\u2064 Aid Would Benefit Hamas<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>(Photo by Ilia Yefimovich\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The <em>Washington Free Beacon<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/biden-administration\/biden-admin-raised-concerns-palestinian-aid-would-boost-hamas-it-went-ahead-with-aid-anyway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> back in August that the Biden administration was aware that its Palestinian aid\u2062 would directly benefit Hamas, the Iran-backed terrorist group responsible for the recent attack on \u200dIsrael.<\/p>\n<p>Internal \u2064State\u2062 Department documents from 2021 acknowledged that\u200c &#8220;Hamas could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-raised-concerns-palestinian-aid-would-boost-hamas-it-went-ahead-with-aid-anyway\/\" title=\"Despite concerns about Hamas, the Biden administration proceeded with Palestinian aid.\">potentially derive indirect<\/a>,\u200d unintentional \u200dbenefit\u200d from U.S. assistance to \u200dGaza,&#8221; which goes against laws prohibiting\u2062 taxpayer aid to Palestinian terror organizations. These documents, obtained by the watchdog group Protect the Public&#8217;s Trust, contradict the Biden \u200cadministration&#8217;s public claim that the aid would comply \u200cwith \u200cU.S. law.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, the \u200cBiden administration resumed U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-tom-cotton-senate-republicans-will-make-any-build-back-better-votes-painful-for-democrats\/\" title=\"Exclusive\u2014 Tom Cotton: Senate Republicans Will Make Any \u2018Build Back Better\u2019 Votes Painful for Democrats\">taxpayer-funded payments<\/a> to the Palestinians, which \u2064had been halted by the Trump administration due to the Palestinian Authority&#8217;s support for terrorists.<\/p>\n<p>This report takes on a new significance in light of Hamas&#8217;s\u200c devastating attack on Israel, the deadliest in \u200dthe country&#8217;s history. As of \u200bSunday, \u200bHamas terrorists <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/national-security\/israel-death-toll-600\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have killed<\/a> over 600 Israelis, injured thousands more, and taken at least \u2062100 Israelis captive in\u200c Gaza, according to Reuters. Additionally, the State Department \u200bconfirmed that nine\u200d Americans were among those killed. Disturbing photos and videos circulating on social media <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/national-security\/hamas-videos-women-and-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">depict<\/a> \u2064Hamas&#8217;s brutal acts\u200c of murder, kidnapping, and rape against Israeli civilians, \u200cincluding women, children, and\u2062 the elderly.<\/p>\n<p>In a controversial move, the Biden administration recently provided $6 billion to Iran, a known supporter of Hamas and an accomplice in planning the terrorist group&#8217;s attack, as part of a hostage exchange. The <em>Free Beacon<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/national-security\/bidens-6-billion-ransom-payment-to-iran-helped-fund-hamass-attack-on-israel-gop-lawmakers-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> that this payment &#8220;likely allowed Iran \u2064to reallocate significant parts of its budget\u2014including funds it would have been forced to spend on food and medical aid\u2014toward\u2063 its global terror operations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While the Biden administration denies any connection between the payment and the attacks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/flashback-biden-officials-admit-palestinian-aid-money-likely-to-benefit-hamas-free-beacon-reports\/\" title=\"FLASHBACK: Biden Officials Acknowledge Palestinian Aid Funds May Support Hamas, Free Beacon Reveals.\">policy analysts remain \u2064skeptical<\/a>. Former State\u200d Department adviser Gabriel Noronha stated that the payment &#8220;freed up huge reserves to ensure \u200cthat Iran could continue this support&#8221; for Hamas. Iran\u200c expert Jonathan Schanzer\u200b told the <em>Free Beacon<\/em> that the hostage deal also encouraged Hamas&#8217;s hostage-taking during the\u200d attack.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden is facing intense criticism from his Republican presidential rivals, as reported by the Associated Press. Former President Donald\u200b Trump\u200c criticized the United States under Biden,\u200c stating that the world sees the country as &#8220;weak and ineffective.&#8221; Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also accused Biden&#8217;s policies of \u200c&#8221;helping to fill [Iran&#8217;s] \u200c coffers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 What\u2063 steps should\u2062 the \u200cBiden administration take to address concerns raised \u200dby the Washington \u2062Free Beacon\u200c report and ensure that aid\u2062 programs comply with U.S. law<\/h2>\n<p><span>  R&#8221;>have killed at least 600 Israelis and injured thousands\u200d more, while launching thousands of rockets\u200c at Israeli civilians.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The information revealed \u200din the <em>Washington Free Beacon<\/em> report raises \u200bserious questions about the\u200d Biden administration&#8217;s decision\u2062 to provide aid that they knew could potentially benefit Hamas. It also raises concerns\u2063 about the \u2063administration&#8217;s commitment to ensuring that\u200b taxpayer \u2062dollars are \u2063not being used to support terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that the Biden administration was aware\u200d of\u200d the \u200dpotential \u200bconsequences of providing aid to\u2063 Gaza, specifically the risk\u2062 of \u200dindirectly benefiting Hamas, suggests a disregard for the safety and security of Israel and its citizens.\u2063 Hamas is a recognized terrorist organization committed to the destruction \u2062of Israel, and any assistance to Gaza\u200c must be carefully considered to prevent \u200daiding and abetting\u2064 terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the report contradicts the Biden administration&#8217;s previous claims that the \u200daid would comply\u2063 with\u200c U.S. law. It casts doubt on the administration&#8217;s ability to effectively vet and \u200bmonitor the distribution of aid \u200dto ensure\u200c it does not end up in the hands of terrorist\u200c organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Providing aid to the Palestinian people is an important humanitarian objective. However, it must be\u2063 done in a manner that does not compromise national\u2064 security \u200bor inadvertently support terrorism. The \u200dBiden administration \u200cmust be held\u200b accountable for its decision\u2063 to proceed with\u2063 aid despite being aware of the potential\u2064 risks.<\/p>\n<p>Going forward, it is \u200bcrucial that \u200dthe \u200cBiden administration\u2063 takes immediate steps\u2063 to address \u2064these concerns. This includes implementing rigorous safeguards and oversight \u2064mechanisms to\u2064 prevent taxpayer\u2063 dollars \u2064from reaching terrorist organizations. It also requires a thorough review of\u2063 existing policies and procedures to ensure that aid programs \u2063are in full compliance with U.S. law.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. has a\u200d key role \u200cto play in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, and providing aid to\u2062 the Palestinian people is a part of that. However, it is essential that this assistance is provided in a responsible manner that does not jeopardize the \u2063security of our allies or undermine \u200cthe fight\u2064 against\u2064 terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>The revelations \u2064in the <em>Washington Free Beacon<\/em> report should serve as a wake-up call \u200bfor the Biden administration and the \u200cAmerican public.\u2064 It is imperative that we prioritize the safety and security \u200cof our allies, including Israel, and ensure that our actions align with our values and national interests.<\/p>\n<p>By holding the Biden \u2062administration accountable and demanding transparency and accountability in our foreign aid policies, we can work towards \u2063a more secure and peaceful future for both Israelis \u2062and Palestinians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In August, The Washington Free Beacon revealed that the Biden administration was aware that its Palestinian aid would inadvertently support Hamas, the Iran-backed terrorist organization responsible for the recent attack on Israel. Internal State Department records from 2021 acknowledged the possibility of Hamas benefiting from U.S. assistance to Gaza, which goes against regulations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":162,"featured_media":2060433,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2060432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2060432","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/162"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2060432"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2060432\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2060433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2060432"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2060432"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2060432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}