"Bolstered by its electoral performance and sensing a surge of pan-Islamic feeling, the Muslim Brotherhood has laid down a challenge by announcing a campaign to secure donations from Muslims around the world to replace western aid to Palestinians.
That call was echoed in Iran, where Hamas's most telegenic leader, Khaled Mishal, condemned financial “blackmail” this week, declaring that funds from Arab and Muslim countries would make western aid redundant. Iran's president chipped in, suggesting helpfully that “Since the divine treasures are infinite, you should not worry about financial issues.”" (no Economist de hoje)
That call was echoed in Iran, where Hamas's most telegenic leader, Khaled Mishal, condemned financial “blackmail” this week, declaring that funds from Arab and Muslim countries would make western aid redundant. Iran's president chipped in, suggesting helpfully that “Since the divine treasures are infinite, you should not worry about financial issues.”" (no Economist de hoje)