Egypt: Hamas tried to smuggle millions into Gaza

Official says Hamas delegation to Cairo meant to discuss ceasefire terms stopped at Rafah crossing upon its return to Gaza with nine million US dollars and two million euro in cash hidden in their luggage. Meanwhile, Israel's Amos Gilad is heading to Egypt to be briefed on the developments.

News agencies

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02.05.09, 16:53 / Israel News

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An Egyptian security official says Egypt has stopped a Hamas delegation returning to the Gaza Strip from carrying millions in dollars and euros with them in their suitcases.

 

The official said the group initially refused to be searched by Egyptian authorities at the Rafah border crossing.