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New York Woman Arrested for Sending $30K to Gaza Fighter

7/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Washburn allegedly sent $30,000 via ~80 transactions to a Jihad fighter in Gaza.
She was arrested in Irondequoit, New York, charged with aiding terrorist group, and detained by Judge Mark W. Pedersen.
The Justice Department named her a leader of Direct Action Movement for Palestinian Liberation.
Agents recovered her records seizing Feb-Mar 2026 messages and released a photo of her with grenades, a Hamas flag and anti-Israel statements.

History

Historical Context

The 1998 conviction of New York resident Susan B. for sending $10,000 to Hamas marked the first major U.S. terrorism-financing prosecution. That effort built on earlier actions such as the 2001 designation of the Holy Land Foundation—America’s largest Muslim charity, which raised $13 million before its 2008 conviction for funneling money to Hamas. The 2026 Washburn case shows the DOJ’s continued focus on disrupting Hamas funding.

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Story summary

Washburn allegedly sent $30,000 via ~80 transactions to a Jihad fighter in Gaza.
She was arrested in Irondequoit, New York, charged with aiding terrorist group, and detained by Judge Mark W. Pedersen.
The Justice Department named her a leader of Direct Action Movement for Palestinian Liberation.
Agents recovered her records seizing Feb-Mar 2026 messages and released a photo of her with grenades, a Hamas flag and anti-Israel statements.

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