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- Italian police arrested nine individuals linked to three charities for raising €7 million for Hamas.
- Prosecutors say funds flowed to Hamas-controlled groups in Gaza via triangulation.
- Among those arrested is Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy, and 71% of the funds reportedly financed Hamas activities.
- Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said the operation revealed support for terrorism under the guise of aid for Palestinians.
