The terror group Hamas has covertly targeted scores of Canadian-funded non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and charities operating in Gaza – to infiltrate the organizations, steal aid, and attempt to control their operations, according to a respected watchdog organization.

The shocking allegations are contained in confidential Hamas documents from 2018-2022 period, and seized by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the Hamas-Israel war in Gaza, according to NGO Monitor.

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The documents were translated from the original Arabic and reveal Hamas’ campaign to manipulate and coerce humanitarian organizations – often without their direct knowledge, says the research group.

In its voluminous report on the Hamas-Canadian connection, NGO Monitor said: “(The Hamas documents) describe the Stasi-like tactics employed by Hamas to manipulate and coerce humanitarian structures, including NGO operations. The documents originated with the Gaza Interior Security Mechanism (ISM) – a unit within the Hamas Ministry of Interior and National Security (MoINS) responsible for surveillance, counter-espionage, political dissent, civil defense, border crossings, enforcement of Islamic law, and handling of prisoners in Gaza.”

The NGOs and charities collectively received millions in funding from Canadians or the federal government, says NGO Monitor, which the office of Mark Carney did not confirm or deny.

An IDF spokesman, however, has verified the authenticity of the documents.

Among the Canadian-funded NGOs said to have been targeted by Hamas for surveillance, infiltration or clandestine control were Action Against Hunger (AAH), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Handicap International (HI), Islamic Relief Worldwide, Médecins du Monde (MdM), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Save the Children, and World Vision.

According to the report, Hamas would attempt to insinuate itself into the NGOs through what it called “guarantors.” With the exception of CRS, all are registered Canadian charities (CRS is a US-registered NGO).

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