"Austrian authorities accuse the founder of Gaza Now of financing Hamas, a charge he has denied. A court in the Netherlands has ruled imprisoned Palestinian journalist Mustafa Ayyash can be extradited to Austria, after he fled the country earlier this year, claiming Austrian authorities raided his home and abused his pregnant wife. Ayyash, the founder of the news site Gaza Now, escaped to Austria after he lost relatives during Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. He had been living in Austria since 2016,"
"Austria has accused Ayyash of financing Hamas after Gaza Now asked for donations for humanitarian efforts in Gaza. United States and United Kingdom authorities also sanctioned Gaza Now in 2024 over its fundraising efforts, accusing the media site of having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Hamas. Ayyash has been imprisoned in the Netherlands since September 19."
Austrian authorities allege Mustafa Ayyash financed Hamas after Gaza Now solicited donations for humanitarian efforts. A Dutch court found that Austrian authorities presented enough evidence to justify extradition, without ruling on guilt. Ayyash denies the accusations and says he fled Austria after authorities raided his home and abused his pregnant wife. United States and United Kingdom authorities sanctioned Gaza Now in 2024, accusing the site of materially assisting or supporting Hamas. Ayyash has been imprisoned in the Netherlands since September 19 and is reported to be housed in the prison psychiatric ward.
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