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RAMALLAH, West Bank, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Hamas leaders say the Palestinian Authority's decision to close more charities has grave consequences for thousands living in the West Bank.
"This is a declaration of war on the poor and needy. This decision is directed first and foremost against Hamas," said a statement from the Hamas leadership.
The Palestinian Authority Thursday said it would dismantle all Islamic charities in the West Bank, following up its decision in August to dissolve 103 charities and nongovernmental groups for alleged administrative, financial or legal violations, The Jerusalem Post reported Friday.
The charities targeted, known as zakah committees, collect a portion of a person's wealth to be given to the poor as a way of purification from greed and selfishness.
P.A. officials allege the zakah committees have been funneling money to Hamas supporters in the West Bank. The committees are to be reorganized to prevent political factions or individuals from exploiting them, said a Palestinian Authority spokesman.
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