New York CNN —The United States along with some Middle Eastern nations are stepping up efforts to target a “secret” Hamas investment portfolio government officials believe to be worth up to $1 billion. The official added that the portfolio is generating significant amounts of revenue for Hamas. Hamas' armed wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades destroy an Israeli forces' tank near Gaza City, Gaza on October 07. Hani Alshaer/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesNelson urged the Gulf nations to share more information on the parts of the Hamas financial ecosystem “vulnerable to disruption” and called on member countries to take action. “From our perspective, not acting against Hamas and its terrorism is a disservice to the Palestinian people,” Nelson said.

Source: CNN October 25, 2023 04:11 UTC