{"id":2104574,"date":"2023-11-21T06:43:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T11:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/palestinian-terrorist-linked-fundraiser-slashed-by-paypal-amid-legal-scrutiny\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T06:45:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T11:45:42","slug":"palestinian-terrorist-linked-fundraiser-slashed-by-paypal-amid-legal-scrutiny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/palestinian-terrorist-linked-fundraiser-slashed-by-paypal-amid-legal-scrutiny\/","title":{"rendered":"Palestinian terrorist-linked fundraiser slashed by PayPal amid legal scrutiny"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/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%2Fpalestinian-terrorist-linked-fundraiser-slashed-by-paypal-amid-legal-scrutiny%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=2104574&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>PayPal Shuts Down Gaza \u2063Fundraising Account \u200bLinked to Terrorist Organization<\/h2>\n<p>PayPal\u200c has closed a Gaza fundraising account that \u200cwas benefiting\u2063 an Israeli-designated terrorist organization,\u200c following pressure from a legal watchdog group. The account was associated with the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC), which has ties to\u200c the\u200d Popular Front for \u200bthe Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blm-co-founder-called-for-an-end-to-israel\/\" title=\"BLM Co-Founder Called For An End To Israel\">designated terrorist group<\/a>. The Spanish Bizilur Association for Cooperation and Development\u2064 of Peoples partnered with UAWC on \u200ba &#8220;#StopGazaStarvation Gaza Relief Campaign.&#8221; However, after receiving a \u200bwarning from the \u200dZachor Legal Institute, PayPal quietly shut\u2064 down Bizilur&#8217;s account. Stripe, another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leftists-want-to-control-your-money-so-they-can-control-you\/\" title=\"Leftists Want To Control Your Money So They Can Control You\">credit card processor<\/a>, is currently conducting an internal investigation into the campaign.<\/p>\n<h3>Cracking Down on Terrorist \u2063Financing<\/h3>\n<p>The Zachor Legal Institute, a pro-Israel think tank, commended PayPal for taking swift action and called on Stripe to do the same. The institute has\u200c been advocating against the\u2062 use of faux humanitarian groups by designated \u200dterror organizations for fundraising purposes. These recent developments highlight the efforts of Palestinian\u200d terrorist-tied groups and anti-Israel activists to support\u200b Gaza in the wake\u200c of\u2063 the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel.<\/p>\n<h3>UAWC&#8217;s Troubled History<\/h3>\n<p>The UAWC,\u200b based in the West Bank, has long been identified as the &#8220;agricultural&#8221; arm of the PFLP. In 2018, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-700-survivors-advocates-call-on-congress-for-criminal-investigation-into-pornhubs-parent-company\/\" title=\"Over 700 Survivors, Advocates Call On Congress For Criminal Investigation Into Pornhub\u2019s Parent Company\">major credit card companies<\/a> such as Visa, Mastercard,\u200b and American Express barred \u200dUAWC from using their services due to its ties to the \u2062PFLP. In 2019, two UAWC staffers were charged \u2063with involvement in a\u200b PFLP terrorist cell\u2062 and a roadside bombing that resulted in the death \u2063of an Israeli teenager.<\/p>\n<h3>Bizilur&#8217;s Support\u200b and \u2064Restrictions<\/h3>\n<p>Bizilur,\u2062 which opposes certain systems, disclosed on its website that donations for the Gaza fundraiser would be sent directly to Palestine, where UAWC \u200coperates. \u2063The Spanish group explained that UAWC faces restrictions imposed by \u200bIsrael as an occupying power, preventing it from receiving individual donations directly. However, UAWC can receive donations through \u200cNGOs, foundations, \u2064and associations.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns and Investigations<\/h3>\n<p>Zachor Legal Institute raised concerns with PayPal about the\u200c potential funding of terror groups through the\u200b Bizilur account. As a result, PayPal removed\u2062 the profile and disabled donations through its platform. Stripe, on the other hand, is still processing payments for the Gaza fundraiser. The institute also sent a letter to Stripe, prompting an internal investigation.\u200c Stripe stated that it would take appropriate action based on the outcome of\u2064 the review.<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing Terror Financing<\/h3>\n<p>These incidents shed light on the need for action against the abuse of payment processing systems for terror financing. Lawmakers, such as Rep.\u200d Darrell Issa, have called for investigations into platforms that allow\u2063 terrorist-tied groups to fundraise. Efforts to block payment processors from supporting terrorist factions, including the PFLP, are being pursued by Republican congressional investigators.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to\u2063 address the systemic issue \u200bof terror financing and involve Congress in finding comprehensive \u200csolutions.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What role do financial\u200d institutions play in preventing the flow of \u200bfunds\u200d to terrorist organizations, as demonstrated by PayPal&#8217;s\u2062 actions in response to the Zachor Legal Institute&#8217;s warning<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Terrorist Ties<\/p>\n<p>The Union of\u200c Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) is a Palestinian \u200dnon-governmental organization that\u2064 claims to support farmers and agricultural development in Gaza and\u200c the West Bank. However, this organization has longstanding ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of \u200cPalestine (PFLP), a terrorist group responsible for numerous attacks on Israelis.<\/p>\n<p>The PFLP is involved \u200cin \u200cacts of violence, including suicide bombings, hijackings, and assassinations. It\u2063 rejects the existence of Israel and advocates for\u200c its destruction. By association, UAWC&#8217;s affiliation with the PFLP raises serious concerns about the activities and intentions of\u2062 the organization.<\/p>\n<h3>#StopGazaStarvation Campaign<\/p>\n<p>In an attempt to provide\u200d humanitarian aid to Gaza, the Bizilur\u2063 Association \u2063for Cooperation and Development\u2064 of\u200c Peoples partnered with UAWC on the &#8220;#StopGazaStarvation Gaza Relief Campaign.&#8221; While it is commendable to extend support\u200d to those in need, it is essential to ensure that \u2064contributions are not being \u2062used to assist terrorist organizations.<\/p>\n<p>The Zachor Legal Institute identified the potential link\u200b between UAWC and the PFLP, prompting\u200c a warning to PayPal and Stripe. PayPal immediately responded by shutting down Bizilur&#8217;s fundraising account. This proactive \u2063approach \u200dby PayPal sets an example \u2062for other\u200d financial institutions to take\u200d similar measures \u2062in preventing \u2063the flow of funds to\u200b terrorist groups and their affiliates.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Vigilance<\/p>\n<p>These actions by PayPal and the ongoing investigation by\u200b Stripe highlight the significance of vigilance and due diligence in combating the financing\u2064 of\u200d terror organizations. Financial institutions have a crucial \u2064role to play in identifying\u2063 and preventing the\u2064 misuse of funds for illicit activities.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063Palestinian territories have long been a breeding ground for terrorist organizations, and it is imperative to ensure that legitimate humanitarian initiatives are not exploited for nefarious purposes.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>PayPal&#8217;s\u2063 decision to close the\u200d Gaza fundraising account associated with a terrorist organization is a step in the right direction. It sends a clear message that financial institutions will not tolerate the \u2062misuse of their services to\u2063 fund terror activities.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cZachor Legal Institute&#8217;s efforts in raising awareness\u200d about the exploitation of humanitarian organizations by\u200b terrorist groups \u200care commendable. It is essential for organizations and\u200c individuals alike to \u200bexercise caution and diligence in their choice of partners and beneficiaries for charitable initiatives to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/palestinian-terrorist-linked-fundraiser-slashed-by-paypal-amid-legal-scrutiny\/\" title=\"Palestinian terrorist-linked fundraiser slashed by PayPal amid legal scrutiny\">prevent inadvertently supporting terrorism<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As investigations continue, it is crucial for financial institutions and watchdog groups to collaborate and share \u200binformation to effectively combat terrorist financing. By \u2062doing so, we can ensure that legitimate humanitarian efforts \u2063are\u2063 carried out while safeguarding against the misuse of funds that could potentially support acts of terror.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EXCLUSIVE \u2014 PayPal closed a Gaza fundraising account benefiting an Israeli-designated terrorist organization after facing pressure from a legal watchdog group, while the credit card processor Stripe launched an internal investigation into the same campaign, the Washington Examiner has learned. The Union of Agricultural Work Committees, which Israel declared to be a terrorist group in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2104575,"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":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2104574","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"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\/2104574","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2104574"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2104574\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2104575"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2104574"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2104574"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2104574"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}