How #USAID, the U.S. government's foreign aid agency, allocated $310 million of taxpayer money to fund #Hamas terrorist’s
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1. USAID, the U.S. government's foreign aid agency, allocated $310 million of taxpayer money to fund a Palestinian cement factory project. This project, undertaken by Sanad Construction Resources Company (SANAD), was intended to help establish cement mills and factories. However, the end result was the contribution to Hamas' infrastructure in Gaza, specifically aiding in the construction of terror tunnels.
Sanad Construction Resources Company (SANAD) is a Palestinian publicly traded entity listed on the Palestine Stock Exchange. It has significantly benefited from purchasing cement through foreign aid, notably from USAID, UNRWA, and the UN. This revenue stream has been pivotal for SANAD, given that cement is crucial for constructing tunnels and military facilities.
World reaction to Trump’s ‘take over’ and ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza - A Thread 🧵
1. Hamas
Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said the call for Palestinians in Gaza to be ethnically cleansed was an “expulsion from their land”.
“Trump’s remarks about his desire to control Gaza are ridiculous and absurd, and any ideas of this kind are capable of igniting the region,”
Abu Zuhri said. “We consider them [the plan] a recipe for generating chaos and tension in the region because the people of Gaza will not allow such plans to pass.”
Another senior Hamas official, Izzat el-Reshiq, said the proposal “will only put oil on fire”.
“These statements reflect confusion and deep ignorance about Palestine and the region. Gaza is certainly not a common land and it is not a property that can be bought and sold. American bias towards Israel and against our Palestinian people and against their just rights continues,” he said.
Melania #Trump’s inaugural ball gown has already entered the pantheon of iconic fashion moments
But let’s uncover its little secret!
A subtle tribute to the American Dream 🇺🇸 - A Thread 🧵
There’s no doubt about how stunning the gown looked on the statuesque First Lady of Slovenian origin
Melania remains one of the most beautiful First Ladies in the history of the United States 🇺🇸
The choice once again fell to the American designer of French origin, Hervé Pierre, who had already beautifully dressed the First Lady for her first inauguration at the White House in 2017
With a concept of elegance and wearability that was very similar ✨