Palestinians freeze funds of local Islamic charities
Friday, August 29, 2003
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Palestinian authorities said Thursday they froze the bank accounts of nine Islamic charities to investigate whether the organizations funnel money to militants -- the Palestinians' most striking action yet in a U.S.-sought clampdown on armed groups.
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