Allegations of funding terrorism Saudi Arabia–United States relations



according 2009 u.s. state department communication hillary clinton, united states secretary of state, (disclosed part of wikileaks u.s. cables leaks controversy in 2010) donors in saudi arabia constitute significant source of funding sunni terrorist groups worldwide . part of funding arises through zakat (an act of charity dictated islam) paid saudis charities, , amounting @ least 2.5% of income. although many charities genuine, others allegedly serve fronts money laundering , terrorist financing operations. while many saudis contribute charities in faith believing money goes toward causes, has been alleged others know full terrorist purposes money applied.


in september 2016, congress passed justice against sponsors of terrorism act allow relatives of victims of september 11 attacks sue saudi arabia government s alleged role in attacks.








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