A report by the Middle East Forum accuses the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of providing millions of dollars in funding to extremist groups with ties to designated terrorist organizations. The report highlights specific instances where USAID funds reached groups like Bayader Association for Environment and Development, which operates closely with Hamas, and the American Near East Refugee Agency, whose employees have expressed violent anti-Jewish sentiments. The report also criticizes USAID for its lack of transparency and oversight, particularly regarding funding channeled through other NGOs.
The United States Agency for International Development provided millions of dollars in funding to extremist groups tied to designated terrorist organizations and their allies, according to a report published by Middle East Forum , a U.S. think tank. 'The Middle East Forum ’s multi-year study of
TO ENSURE IT PUTS ‘AMERICA FIRST’ The think tank reported that among its top findings, officials have praised Bayader’s work on social media, and even visited Bayader’s offices, where one senior CLOSES HQ TO STAFFERS MONDAY AS MUSK SAYS TRUMP SUPPORTS SHUTTING AGENCY DOWN ' 'undoubtedly knew of ISRA’s terrorism activities. In 2010, the executive director of ISRA’s U.S. branch and a board member pleaded guilty to money-laundering, theft of public funds, conspiracy, and several other charges. The plea was listed on
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