Ex-Shin Bet Official: Hamas Controls Gaza, Earns Millions Daily
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Former Shin Bet research head Neomi Neumann stated that Hamas still controls Gaza and generates $2 million to $5 million daily through taxes and black market sales. She believes Hamas maintains control by creating dependency and instilling fear through secret units. Neumann supports Donald Trump's Gaza plan but notes Israeli and Hamas objections. She advocates for the Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza in the future and for Hamas's funding to be cut off. Democrats MK Gilad Kariv criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the situation.
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- Hamas generates $2-5 million daily through taxes and black market sales in Gaza, according to ex-Shin Bet official Neomi Neumann.
- Neomi Neumann stated Hamas maintains effective control over Gaza three years into the war.
- Neumann believes Hamas creates dependency by controlling aid and employment in Gaza.
- Neumann supports Donald Trump's Gaza plan but notes obstacles from both Hamas and Israel.
- MK Gilad Kariv criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's security policy regarding Hamas.
- A Gaza Board of Peace source criticized Israel for not dismantling Hamas effectively.
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