PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Gaza charity worker charged with funding Hamas

Clip: 08/04/2016 | 2m 50s

In our news wrap Thursday, Mohammed El-Halabi, the head of a Christian charity’s operations in Israel, was accused of diverting donations to Hamas to build tunnels and buy weapons. He appeared in court on charges he siphoned up to $50 million over ten years. Also, a shocking report of persistent, disregarded sexual abuse complaints within USA Gymnastics cast a shadow as the Rio Olympics approach.

Aired: 08/04/16

Expired: 09/03/16

Rating: NR

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