משרד החוץ האמריקאי מכריז על שותפות עם ארגון צדקה בעל קשרים לטרור במסגרת חלוקת סיוע בריאותי גלובלי 'היסטורי' בסך 2 מיליארד דולר

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The State Department's announcement of a $2 billion global health funding package is notable not just for its size, but for the inclusion of a partner with a documented terrorism-financing conviction. The case of Muhammad Halabi, convicted in 2022 for funneling up to $50 million to Hamas, raises immediate questions about vetting processes and oversight. The department's decision to proceed despite this history suggests either confidence in the audit or a prioritization of funding goals over reputational risk. Watch for congressional scrutiny and whether the partnership terms include specific safeguards.