Amin Abu Rashid

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Amin Abu Rashid
(aka Amin Abu-Ibrahim)
(aka Abu Eenarm)
Born1966or1967(age 58–59)
CitizenshipDutch

Amin Abu Rashid, nicknamed "Amin Abu-Ibrahim" (born 1966or1967(age 58–59)), is a Palestinian-Dutch national, [1] [2] [3] [4] best known for his activism for Hamas and Gaza-bound flotillas.

According to a U.S. government exhibit and other sources, Rashid was a member of the Al-Aqsa Foundation in Rotterdam. [5] [6] In 2009, the Palestine News Network reported that Rashid was the Secretary General of the Popular Forum in the Netherlands. [1] In December 2009, Middle East Monitor described him as the head of a delegation from the Conference of Palestinians in Europe. [7]

De Telegraaf reported in June 2011, that Rashid had arranged financing and the purchase of a ship for the flotilla, and trained with the crew. [3] As a second flotilla was being formed in June 2011, Israeli Public Affairs and Diplomacy Minister Yuli Edelstein said that the participation of Abu Rashid proved that this is not a humanitarian flotilla. [8]

In 2023, Dutch authorities arrested Rashid and his adult daughter Israa for allegedly sending approximately $12.7 million to Hamas and participating in an organization who purpose is to support Hamas, in breach of EU sanctions. [9] [10] Rashid was released from pretrial detention in May 2024. [11]

References

  1. 1 2 "European campaign denies reports by some media that President Abbas is working against them". Palestine News Network . July 11, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  2. "M.O. Due terroristi a bordo della nave turca Mavi Marmara". l'Occidentale. June 11, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  3. 1 2 Roiphe, Anne (June 30, 2011). "'Hamas leader is brain behind Dutch flotilla'". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  4. Ronen Bergman (June 11, 2010). "'Israel freed top terrorists caught on flotilla'". Ynetnews. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  5. US v. Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development, et al. Exhibit 001-0357, as cited by "The Influence of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Netherlands", NEFA Report, 2007.
  6. Olmer, Bart. "Moslimclub op terreurlijst", De Telegraaf, 27 April 2011 (in Dutch)
  7. Quds Press (December 30, 2009). "European supporters of Gaza ask their embassies in Cairo for help to get to the Strip". Middleeastmonitor.org.uk. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  8. Roiphe, Anne (June 30, 2011). "Edelstein: Hamas member in flotilla shows intent to provoke". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  9. Isaac, David (2023-06-27). "Dutch arrest father, daughter for sending millions to Hamas". Jewish News Syndicate . Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  10. "Uppgifter: "Hamasmannen" gripen för terrorfinansiering". www.aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  11. "Dutch court releases suspected Hamas terror financier pending trial". Jewish News Syndicate . 2024-05-16. Retrieved 12 February 2025.