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Palestinian-American Billionaire Resigns Amid Controversial Lawsuit

4/10/2025

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Bashar Masri, a Palestinian-American billionaire, stepped down from Harvard's Dean's Council amid a lawsuit from families of Oct. 7 attack victims. They allege he supported Hamas through his Gaza projects, purportedly involving tunnels for attacks. Masri firmly denies these accusations, emphasizing his commitment to humanitarian development in the region.

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Bashar Masri, a Palestinian-American billionaire, stepped down from Harvard's Dean's Council amid a lawsuit from families of Oct. 7 attack victims. They allege he supported Hamas through his Gaza projects, purportedly involving tunnels for attacks. Masri firmly denies these accusations, emphasizing his commitment to humanitarian development in the region.