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Saudi Arabia is linked to Hamas through diplomatic calls for de-escalation [1] and as a location where sanctioned Hamas financial officials, such as Mahir Jawad Yunis Salah [2] and Abu Ubaydah Khayri Hafiz al Agha [3], operated to facilitate funding and money transfers.
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Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 2 facts
claimThe US Treasury and State Departments sanctioned Hamas Finance Committee leader in Saudi Arabia Mahir Jawad Yunis Salah in 2015 for overseeing the transfer of millions of dollars from Iran and Saudi Arabia to Hamas’ military wing.
claimThe US Treasury and State Departments sanctioned Hamas senior financial officer Abu Ubaydah Khayri Hafiz al Agha in 2015 for his involvement in funding, investment, and money transfers to Hamas in Saudi Arabia.
Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu 1 fact
claimSeveral Arab countries, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, have called for a de-escalation between Israel and Hamas, a position the Biden administration has avoided.