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Whish Money suspends account of Hezbollah-affiliated charity, association president says

Wata'awanu relief association used the account to receive donations to help people in the south by supporting educational and infrastructure projects.

Whish Money suspends account of Hezbollah-affiliated charity, association president says

Prefabricated houses donated in Tayr Harfa (Sour) with the help of Wata'awanu (Credit: Courtesy of Muntasser Abdallah)

BEIRUT — Wata'awanu (Help Each Other) announced on Monday that the financial company Whish Money had suspended its donation account on Saturday. In its statement, the association said that these donations “had helped to extend the umbrella of social security for families in need in various regions, providing them with protection and stability.”Wata'awanu, known for its ties with Hezbollah, was sent a warning by Whish Money on Friday. After providing "all the required documents" to prove its legality as requested by the company, "Whish Money closed the account anyway," claiming that the decision came from the Central Bank, according to the association's president, Afif Shuman.When contacted, Whish Money declined to comment, emphasizing that it is “fully committed to protecting the privacy of its customers.”...
BEIRUT — Wata'awanu (Help Each Other) announced on Monday that the financial company Whish Money had suspended its donation account on Saturday. In its statement, the association said that these donations “had helped to extend the umbrella of social security for families in need in various regions, providing them with protection and stability.”Wata'awanu, known for its ties with Hezbollah, was sent a warning by Whish Money on Friday. After providing "all the required documents" to prove its legality as requested by the company, "Whish Money closed the account anyway," claiming that the decision came from the Central Bank, according to the association's president, Afif Shuman.When contacted, Whish Money declined to comment, emphasizing that it is “fully committed to protecting the privacy of its...