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Al-Khair Foundation denies Hamas links amid UK investigation

Created at 2 Sep · 1:20 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

The Al-Khair Foundation has strongly denied allegations of links to Hamas after being placed under investigation by the UK Charity Commission and the Department for Education. The charity stated it unreservedly condemns violence and extremism.

Key Numbers

128times UKLFI appears in Britain Index of Repression database

Who's Involved

Al-Khair Foundation
British charity under investigation for alleged Hamas links
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI)
Group that filed complaint alleging Hamas links
Charity Commission
UK regulator investigating Al-Khair Foundation
Department for Education
UK body investigating Al-Khair Foundation and its schools
Mohammad Yousef Hasna
Individual arrested on US charges of supporting Hamas
Al-Khair Foundation denies Hamas links amid UK investigation

↳ Why This Matters

The investigation into Al-Khair Foundation raises concerns about the scrutiny of humanitarian aid organizations operating in conflict zones and the potential for advocacy groups to influence regulatory processes.

Key facts

  • The Al-Khair Foundation is under investigation by the UK Charity Commission and Department for Education.
  • UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) alleged links between the charity and Hamas.
  • The charity denies any support for Hamas or proscribed entities.
  • An individual described as an employee of a partner charity was arrested in the UK on US charges of supporting Hamas.
  • Al-Khair Foundation stated the arrested individual is not an employee.
  • The Department for Education is also investigating four schools operated by the charity.

    • The Al-Khair Foundation, a major British charity, has strongly denied allegations of links to Hamas following an investigation initiated by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The UK Charity Commission and the Department for Education are examining the charity after a complaint was lodged by UKLFI.

    Last month, Mohammad Yousef Hasna, identified by Al-Khair as an employee of a partner charity delivering aid in Gaza, was arrested in Britain on behalf of US prosecutors. He faces accusations of providing material support to Hamas, a proscribed organisation in both the US and UK. Al-Khair Foundation has stated that Hasna is not an employee and categorically denies any involvement in channelling support to Hamas or any other proscribed entity.

    The charity has submitted a serious incident report to the Charity Commission and is cooperating with the inquiry. It has also appointed an independent consultant to establish facts. The Department for Education is separately seeking information from four schools operated by Al-Khair, which the charity states are operationally separate and unconnected to Mr. Hasna.

    UKLFI has a history of accusing Gaza-operating charities of Hamas ties. Al-Khair maintains its deep commitment to humanitarian work in Gaza and hopes the inquiry will clarify the realities of its operations.

    Frequently asked questions

    The Al-Khair Foundation is a British charity that provides humanitarian aid, primarily in Gaza.

    UK Lawyers for Israel has alleged that the Al-Khair Foundation has links to Hamas.

    The Charity Commission and the Department for Education are investigating the foundation and its associated schools.

    Yes, the Al-Khair Foundation has strongly and unreservedly denied any allegations of supporting Hamas or any proscribed entity.

    What Happens Next

    01Al-Khair Foundation will continue to respond to the Charity Commission's questions.
    02The independent consultant appointed by Al-Khair will provide findings to the inquiry.
    03The Department for Education will continue its information gathering from the schools.

    How It Developed

    UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) filed a complaint alleging links between Al-Khair Foundation and Hamas.
    The Charity Commission and Department for Education launched an investigation into Al-Khair Foundation.
    Mohammad Yousef Hasna, described as an employee of a partner charity, was arrested in Britain on behalf of US prosecutors.
    US federal prosecutors accused Hasna of providing material support to Hamas.
    Al-Khair Foundation stated Hasna is not an employee and categorically denies any support to Hamas or proscribed entities.
    The charity is cooperating with the inquiry and has appointed an independent consultant.
    The Department for Education is also seeking information from four schools run by Al-Khair.

    Sources

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    Al-Khair Foundation strongly denies UK Lawyers for Israel allegation of Hamas linksMiddle East Eye

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