Italian authorities arrest nine for allegedly funneling millions to Hamas through charities
Among those arrested was Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy. In October 2024, the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against several charities and individuals, including Hannoun, whom Italian prosecutors describe as the head of Italy's Hamas cell
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Among those arrested was Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy. In October 2024, the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against several charities and individuals, including Hannoun, whom Italian prosecutors describe as the head of Italy's Hamas cell


05:02 PM • December 27 2025 IST
Italian authorities arrested nine people linked to three charitable organizations on suspicion of raising millions of euros in funds for Hamas, anti-terrorism prosecutors said in a statement Saturday.








