Dutch man sentenced for €8 million Hamas fund transfers

A 58‑year‑old man from Leidschendam, Netherlands, has been convicted of transferring about €8 million to organizations affiliated with Hamas between 2010 and 2023. Prosecutors say he acted in cooperation with the Rotterdam‑based Israa Charitable Foundation to funnel the money to the militant group. The court sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment for financing terrorism. The case highlights ongoing European efforts to curb financial support for Hamas.