Hamas takes rare action in alleged nepotism case following public pressure

After an outcry from the Palestinian public, Hamas fined the son of one of its leaders in a case of corruption within its own ranks.
Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh, Gaza's Hamas Chief Yehya Al-Sinwar, and other Palestinian factions' leaders take part in a protest against Bahrain's workshop for U.S. Middle East peace plan, in Gaza City, June 26, 2019. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem - RC169399FED0
Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh (pointing finger), Gaza's Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar (whose face is partially covered by Haniyeh's hand) and other Palestinian faction leaders take part in a protest against Bahrain's workshop for the US Middle East peace plan, Gaza City, Gaza, June 26, 2019. - REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Hamas released Sept. 23 the results of an investigation in the case of Anas Radwan, son of Hamas leader Ismail Radwan. Anas was traveling illegally to perform hajj in Mecca on Aug. 5 with the parents and close relatives of Palestinians who were killed in armed confrontations with the Israeli army. The case has occupied Palestinian public opinion.

Every year, the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umra hosts for free 1,000 people from the families, sons and siblings of Palestinian martyrs.

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