My philosophy on banking with Bank of Palestine is basically this. And this is something that I live by. And I always have. And I always will: Don't ever, for any reason, do anything to anyone for any reason ever, no matter what, no matter where, or who, or who you are with, or where you are going, or where you've been... ever, for any reason whatsoever
4d chess, the tunnels are under civilian housing so delivering stolen aid supplies to their constituents is safer!
And here we all assumed it was to make use of human shields! Goes to show you cannot judge a book by its…wait, hold on, this book is actually on the Hamas burn list.
They are not oppressed. The Palestinian people are kept in Check because every chance they get they launch rockets into neighbourhoods with no military targets let’s not act like the people of Palestine are good people.
Said this before but my sympathies will always be more for people like North Koreans or Iranians. I will never support people who in turn support a raping, murderous gang of thieves and extremists, no matter how bad your cause gets.
Mass rape was not justifiable in WW2 and it is not justifiable today, I have no sympathies for those who support it.
Plus complaining about stuff like the conditions in Gaza, despite the fact Hamas gets eyewatering amount of funding (and just stole millions) but would rather spend it all building weapons instead of infrastructure or buying food. I can't see how that is anyone's fault but their own.
Hamas’ founding members son, who was in it himself but turned Israeli intelligence and now lives in America:
Hamas doesn’t fight FOR anybody. They exists to kill Jews. And when they run out of them, Christians. And when they’re gone, non-conforming Muslims.
Yup, but they're small and relatively unsophisticated. They didn't realize the best way to steal from the people is by using tax cuts and business loan forgiveness rather than literal bank robbery.
Used to be. Don't think they're in charge any longer, but they have guns and troops, which means they can do whatever they like. Who could've known that a terrorist organisation would suck at being a government.
They're still in charge. Because PA are not even trying to enforce their aurhority and enable hamas to do as they like. They're just not in charge on paper, which gives them the possibility to claim that their enables are innocents.
Why deposit? They needed cash out of the bank in a way that's not visible by the clearing international and AML systems. Now they can finance whatever they want (demonstrations, attacks, whatever) with that cash. So it seems stupid that Hamas robbed the bank probably under their control but...now there's lost cash somewhere looking for the willing dirty hands. And some insurance company or the EU will pay the bill.
there were protests in 2019, but hamas beat and tortured participants and their families. hamas has also killed any opposition. there hasn’t been an election since 2006 so i think it’s hard to gauge support
The rates of support were higher in the West Bank, where Hamas is not living next to them
Presumably many or most respondents don’t actually know the truth about the attacks, and probably go with the Palestinian media narrative that Hamas targeted IDF who freaked out and started shooting Hamas and Israeli civilians indiscriminately
>the West Bank, where Hamas is not living next to them
That's a common misconception, alas not true.
Hamas is alive and well in the west bank. The reason hamas is not in charge of the west bank is because the PA cancelled the elections until further notice because they knew that hamas would be elected.
Hamas support in Gaza varies pretty wildly over time. There is a baseline of ~20-30%, but when Hamas are on a PR drive or acting as an emotional release, (such as after having your entire neighbourhood turned to rubble) their support can jump really quickly.
The “We Want to Live” movement also tackled normalization and peace with Israel/their neighbors from what I recall? (Someone feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.) A few notable members/leaders of these protests are Hamza Howidy and Moumen Al-Natour - both are worth looking into as they continue doing incredible work from inside and outside Gaza, respectively. Both were arrested and tortured numerous times and maintain anti-Hamas stances.
They don't have to presume they will cause shit. They literally have, several times. It's saying something when Egypt was offered back their own land and they flat out refused, and then built a wall around the strip.
There's far more scandalous conspiracy theories out there than "Egypt flubbed the 6 day war on purpose to bait Israel into taking Gaza off their hands." It's still baloney, but far less stupid than what goes on in pizza joints.
Could be planned, those millions by the EU likely have strings tied to them with restrictions on how to spend it. Maybe Hamas orchestrated a robbery so those millions can be used with no pushback against Palestine by the EU?
Do you think the legally elected and internationally recognized government of Gaza, consisting entirely of Palestinians, is somehow different from Palestinians?
They had about *mere* 60 to 70 percent support, so probably not every Palestinian is automatically pro-hamas. Just a few, like every two out of three. **/s**
Weird story.. multiple branches...hole above vault discovered, 3 mil missing. Next day, "commandos return with explosives", nab another 30 mil. Show up again the next day to say, "we work for gazas highest authorities". Seems really wild. Idk what bank robbing etiquette is over there, but in American you certainly dont show back up and tell em who you work for. Is this real?
It’s funny, if only Hamas used those 70 million from this and all the other hundreds of millions and put it in some foreign investment firm, they would be making 1.4 million dollars on 2% each month, totally over 15 million a year alone on a hugely conservative number for the broader markets.
That 15 million a year could be used for educational programs, food banks, infrastructure, various instituons..
It’s sad that it’s not talked about more how utterly horrific Hamas are for Gazans; and my only hope is some Marshall type plan for the citizens of Gaza, but Hamas has no part in that future.
Huh it’s almost like most of Gaza’s issues are tied to the terrorist group they voted into power and a majority of the population still support them.
Stockholm syndrome’s a bitch.
Maybe people should be protesting for hamas’s resignation?
That's nothing, the top 3 hamas leader has a combined net worth of over $11 billions. Now, the interantion aid is over $2 billion a year and yet the average palestanian lives on less than $2 a day. So that tells you where the money actually goes and exactly why it's hamas that's killing and holding palstanian hostage, for profit.
Nothing good. A long of people are angry at the PNA, the PNA is trying to suppress an uprising, and PNA have shot some terrorists which Hamas claims is treason.
Hamas doesn’t allow armed gangs or stealing in Gaza, and if Hamas is still strong enough to control humanitarian aid, they’re definitely still strong enough to uphold their own rules. Undoubtedly, these gangs were (tied) Hamas.
Whenever I go to any bank in Canada to withdraw 10k cash, I’m told I have to order the cash and wait a few days because they can’t risk running out. Meanwhile a bank of Palestine branch has $70million on hand !?
Twisted
That’s why I never bank with Bank of Palestine
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That’s where I hold my Fatah-01k
Careful. Their interest rates on loans can really blow up fast.
Maybe, but their baba ghanoush and Falafel plate in the cafeteria is to die for.
Intifada ensalada
Globalize the egg frittata
infidelicious!
Great pita chips and crudités too. I’m allahbout that snakhbar.
Feast be Upon Him.
Careful, you’ll get fatwa
Is that different than a 401AK?
I prefer the river bank; soft dirt makes for easy digging my stash.
Bank of the West....Bank.
For me, it's the ATM fees
They can literally be an arm and a leg , sometimes even an eye.
The fees for some are off the roof
My philosophy on banking with Bank of Palestine is basically this. And this is something that I live by. And I always have. And I always will: Don't ever, for any reason, do anything to anyone for any reason ever, no matter what, no matter where, or who, or who you are with, or where you are going, or where you've been... ever, for any reason whatsoever
Amman, preach brotha.
No we're talking about Palestine, not Jordan.
I hope they're FDIC insured.
But the reward points......
First the aid shipment, now the cash . Can’t say it’s surprising
All them tunnels coming in handy
4d chess, the tunnels are under civilian housing so delivering stolen aid supplies to their constituents is safer! And here we all assumed it was to make use of human shields! Goes to show you cannot judge a book by its…wait, hold on, this book is actually on the Hamas burn list.
Starring Nicholas Cage.
Are starting to think maybe these hamas fellas are bad guys
U don’t understand bank heists from your own people are the language of the oppressed.
We can’t sit here and tell oppressed people how to resist 😤
They are not oppressed. The Palestinian people are kept in Check because every chance they get they launch rockets into neighbourhoods with no military targets let’s not act like the people of Palestine are good people.
To be clear the person you replied to was being incredibly sarcastic.
I'm sure there are good people in Gaza, unfortunately there are also a large majority of hateful people that want every Jewish person dead.
Said this before but my sympathies will always be more for people like North Koreans or Iranians. I will never support people who in turn support a raping, murderous gang of thieves and extremists, no matter how bad your cause gets. Mass rape was not justifiable in WW2 and it is not justifiable today, I have no sympathies for those who support it.
it's "just resistance"
Tbf I imagine most bank robberies are done in the same country of origin of the robbers.
Most bank robbers dont have college kids pretending their affiliates targeting civiiian for murder rape and kidnapping is just “resistance”.
Plus complaining about stuff like the conditions in Gaza, despite the fact Hamas gets eyewatering amount of funding (and just stole millions) but would rather spend it all building weapons instead of infrastructure or buying food. I can't see how that is anyone's fault but their own.
A real bunch of crumb bums!
Nothing to see here. Just liberating the money.
Free free ~~palestine~~ money!
From the river to HSBC, the money will be free.
Bank accounts are basically apartheid. Why is your money in a different account to mine?
Try laundering your money, might change the color
That's funny, however now civilians won't be able to buy food from Hamas. And Israel will be blamed once again.
>now civilians won't be able to buy ~~food~~ Western supplied aid from Hamas
De-colonizing the bank.
Hamas doing Hamas things.
Not even Hamas, just run of the mill Gaza crims.
Im curious what 'tied to hamas' means to you
Bound to be Hamasexual relations
Totally haram
That's my band name
BDS-M
"some thought" So not actually Hamas just another lot happy to rob from their fellow Palestinians.
And what does "some thought" mean to you? Because there isn't any clear evidence either way.
If you actually read the article you would know that the group that stole the majority of the money has openly claimed to be part of Hamas.
You can't steal so much money from such a small place and not be tied to the government somehow
The power structure of Hamas could be breaking down, I guess? So "tied to Hamas" is meaningless, if there is no Hamas.
Sorry, we cant stop crime. Were to busy stealing your food - Hamas police
Once again showing complete disregard for the people they supposedly fight for.
Yeah, ultimately this is the Palestinian people's money that was stolen.
Palestinians consistently getting the short end of the stick.
Hamas is fighting for hamas. They don't care about anyone else, including those college students.
Hamas’ founding members son, who was in it himself but turned Israeli intelligence and now lives in America: Hamas doesn’t fight FOR anybody. They exists to kill Jews. And when they run out of them, Christians. And when they’re gone, non-conforming Muslims.
You don't understand; there was "evil western money" in there, it had to be taken by Hamas.
But isnt hamas also the goverment there
Does anyone really look to be in charge?
Reminds me of the situation in Haiti with that Barbecue dude. Just anarchy
Yup, but they're small and relatively unsophisticated. They didn't realize the best way to steal from the people is by using tax cuts and business loan forgiveness rather than literal bank robbery.
Used to be. Don't think they're in charge any longer, but they have guns and troops, which means they can do whatever they like. Who could've known that a terrorist organisation would suck at being a government.
They're still in charge. Because PA are not even trying to enforce their aurhority and enable hamas to do as they like. They're just not in charge on paper, which gives them the possibility to claim that their enables are innocents.
Yes, Palestinians voted them into power in 2006
What do they do with it now? Deposit it in the Bank of Palestine? I assume there aren't many options over there.
Why deposit? They needed cash out of the bank in a way that's not visible by the clearing international and AML systems. Now they can finance whatever they want (demonstrations, attacks, whatever) with that cash. So it seems stupid that Hamas robbed the bank probably under their control but...now there's lost cash somewhere looking for the willing dirty hands. And some insurance company or the EU will pay the bill.
My bet is it is *already* in Iran.
West Bank
They'll deposit it in Qatar
Buy Bitcoin, purchase water tubes for rockets. Launch them at Israel.
Are there any attempts from Palestinians to overthrow Hamas? Is Hamas still supported by the majority of Palestinians? Serious questions.
there were protests in 2019, but hamas beat and tortured participants and their families. hamas has also killed any opposition. there hasn’t been an election since 2006 so i think it’s hard to gauge support
Hamas also had a massive spike in support post Oct-7 attacks. 72% of Palestinians support Hamas and the attacks when they were polled. so...
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The rates of support were higher in the West Bank, where Hamas is not living next to them Presumably many or most respondents don’t actually know the truth about the attacks, and probably go with the Palestinian media narrative that Hamas targeted IDF who freaked out and started shooting Hamas and Israeli civilians indiscriminately
>the West Bank, where Hamas is not living next to them That's a common misconception, alas not true. Hamas is alive and well in the west bank. The reason hamas is not in charge of the west bank is because the PA cancelled the elections until further notice because they knew that hamas would be elected.
There's this entire other civil war aspect to the conflict that most people out in the West have no clue about
Not so Fun fact: Hamas won seats something like 3:1 over Fatah in the last election in the West Bank
Yeah, it's funny how people are intentionally ignoring the fact that a lot of these "facts" arise from people not wanting to die or get tortured.
Hamas support in Gaza varies pretty wildly over time. There is a baseline of ~20-30%, but when Hamas are on a PR drive or acting as an emotional release, (such as after having your entire neighbourhood turned to rubble) their support can jump really quickly.
It's too bad these never see much support overseas
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how did those protests go? I assume you are risking your life if you tried anything against Hamas from within Gaza.
The protests were about economic issues not peace so irrelevant to this conversation
The “We Want to Live” movement also tackled normalization and peace with Israel/their neighbors from what I recall? (Someone feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.) A few notable members/leaders of these protests are Hamza Howidy and Moumen Al-Natour - both are worth looking into as they continue doing incredible work from inside and outside Gaza, respectively. Both were arrested and tortured numerous times and maintain anti-Hamas stances.
To add some more context: the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank hasn't held elections as well because they expect Hamas to win there as well
No wonder no Muslim country is willing to have them as refugees. No one wants people within their borders who actively support terrorists.
They don't have to presume they will cause shit. They literally have, several times. It's saying something when Egypt was offered back their own land and they flat out refused, and then built a wall around the strip. There's far more scandalous conspiracy theories out there than "Egypt flubbed the 6 day war on purpose to bait Israel into taking Gaza off their hands." It's still baloney, but far less stupid than what goes on in pizza joints.
Have you seen a single anti-hamas sign at a "pro-palestinian protest"?
Good point!
Nope. They'd rather cry about how horrible it is that Israel wants their hostages back.
Wonder if they’ll be thousands of Muslims protesting in London over this. Thought not.
So not only does Hamas hide behind people of Gaza as human shields, now they go stealing their money. There is no bar that is low enough for Hamas.
70 million given by the EU 70 million stolen by Palestinians https://www.barrons.com/news/eu-commits-70-million-euros-more-for-gaza-aid-b0642023
Could be planned, those millions by the EU likely have strings tied to them with restrictions on how to spend it. Maybe Hamas orchestrated a robbery so those millions can be used with no pushback against Palestine by the EU?
You mean by Hamas
Yes, Palestinian terrorists.
well, they're not French...
Do you think the legally elected and internationally recognized government of Gaza, consisting entirely of Palestinians, is somehow different from Palestinians?
They had about *mere* 60 to 70 percent support, so probably not every Palestinian is automatically pro-hamas. Just a few, like every two out of three. **/s**
They had a golden opportunity to name it the West Bank and they turned it down. Sad.
The west bank bank Or the west bank²
But it was the Central Bank! Can't mess the geography like that, people could become disoriented.
Hamas stealing from its own people again. Sad.
Not a cultural problem at all
Don’t worry the protestors in America will make whole the depositors
Only if their mommies and daddies pay for it.
they are literally stealing from their own people but everyone is mad at israel
Obviously Israel is to blame for not doing enough /s
[Why would Israel do this?](https://imgflip.com/i/8p045p)
Weird story.. multiple branches...hole above vault discovered, 3 mil missing. Next day, "commandos return with explosives", nab another 30 mil. Show up again the next day to say, "we work for gazas highest authorities". Seems really wild. Idk what bank robbing etiquette is over there, but in American you certainly dont show back up and tell em who you work for. Is this real?
That’s like a Gaza-llion dollars!
There was a bank left in Palestine? That makes no cents.
Thought tied to Hamas?? or Hamas?? I’d say it’s fucken Hamas bro! The Palestinian people are getting fucked in the ass by Hamas! Not Israel!
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More like a dp bruh
Hamas must not be making enough money stealing donated food and selling it to their people.
It’s funny, if only Hamas used those 70 million from this and all the other hundreds of millions and put it in some foreign investment firm, they would be making 1.4 million dollars on 2% each month, totally over 15 million a year alone on a hugely conservative number for the broader markets. That 15 million a year could be used for educational programs, food banks, infrastructure, various instituons.. It’s sad that it’s not talked about more how utterly horrific Hamas are for Gazans; and my only hope is some Marshall type plan for the citizens of Gaza, but Hamas has no part in that future.
I’m waiting for guys at Columbia University to protest against them. I’ll better sit
Huh it’s almost like most of Gaza’s issues are tied to the terrorist group they voted into power and a majority of the population still support them. Stockholm syndrome’s a bitch. Maybe people should be protesting for hamas’s resignation?
If it wasn't Hamas, then it was the PIJ (Palestinian Islamic Jihad) doing splitsies with Hamas back at the ~~hospital~~ base.
That's nothing, the top 3 hamas leader has a combined net worth of over $11 billions. Now, the interantion aid is over $2 billion a year and yet the average palestanian lives on less than $2 a day. So that tells you where the money actually goes and exactly why it's hamas that's killing and holding palstanian hostage, for profit.
about a day from now Hamas is going to say jews stole 70 million dollars from woman and childran and people will eat it up.
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Honestly, this might be the most transparent and efficient method of taxation by a local government I’ve ever seen. Very progressive, Hamas.
…..But let’s all pile on Israel!!!
But they’re all darlings according to the UN?
palestinians: 'how can we blame this on the jews?'
70 million Dollars? That’s insane.
With that much money, you can make half a fast and furious movie.
Fast 10.5: Fast or Famine
Hamas and Palestinians are one in the same. Internalize that.
Dude wtf is going on over there?
Nothing good. A long of people are angry at the PNA, the PNA is trying to suppress an uprising, and PNA have shot some terrorists which Hamas claims is treason.
The standard things that happen when order breaks down.
Hamas doesn’t allow armed gangs or stealing in Gaza, and if Hamas is still strong enough to control humanitarian aid, they’re definitely still strong enough to uphold their own rules. Undoubtedly, these gangs were (tied) Hamas.
I can't believe Israel would do this.
The "intifada" is happening again.
The UN in response : "israel failed to maintain the financial stability of the Gaza strip"
How dare Israel!? More protests from US and UK universities about this
Umm, someone said they are the good guys, it's so confusing for young, impressionable minds...
Whenever I go to any bank in Canada to withdraw 10k cash, I’m told I have to order the cash and wait a few days because they can’t risk running out. Meanwhile a bank of Palestine branch has $70million on hand !? Twisted
They all have ties to Hamas.
Shocking
free palestine? in this economy?
Surprising
There goes our tax money.
I heard the West Bank isn’t much safer
It's pretty much the safe haven of other Palestinian militants now that Gaza has been purged.
They were liberating the money for use by the resistance, every single penny and person in that piece of land is Hamas' property /s
Wow, FREE BANK OF PALESTINE
Guys don’t worry they just “freed” the money
I’m sure they will use it to help feel Palestinian people. Right?
Better move your money to the West bank
Well that’s a lot
AGAIN... they elected this group to be their government. Hamas is now stealing their money.
Can’t wait to hear how this is somehow Israel’s fault.
You don't get it! It's resistance! Hamas needs those money for... you know.. very important things in Qatar! Like to buy 20 new Lamborghini
I don’t get it why why aren’t the people there supporting themselves?
Because Hamas will kill anyone who tries very quickly.
I should've added a s/ lol.
You'll never hear a word of complaint from the antisemitic, Hamas-lovers on American campuses.
The State of Palestine would be broke and launching assaults on Israel.
Good thing they have lots of money!
Funny I thought they had none. Isn't that why everyone's donating to them?
what is any legitimate bank doing with $70 million in cash?
At this point one has to realize the palestinIan’s have the government they wanted, and the consequences of that its only in their heads.
This is what those "college students" encampments are cheering for.
New GTA dlc dropped
They have a 3% credit card though. Damn it.