Donkey Prices Skyrocket in Gaza Amidst Transport Collapse
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Donkey prices in Gaza have surged to $30,000, a thirtyfold increase from pre-war levels, due to the scarcity of motorized transport. A veterinary doctor confirmed the inflated prices, with other sources corroborating the high cost of pack animals. The funds for these purchases are reportedly derived from the illicit trade of humanitarian aid and food, with "warlords" allegedly investing in donkeys to control transportation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Donkey prices in Gaza have surged to $30,000, a thirtyfold increase from pre-war levels.
- The price hike is attributed to the near-complete absence of private motorized transport in Gaza.
- A veterinary doctor confirmed a recent sale of a donkey for $30,000.
- Funds for expensive donkeys are reportedly generated through the theft and resale of humanitarian aid.
- "Warlords," likely Hamas leaders, are allegedly buying donkeys to control Gaza's transport system.
Donkey prices in Gaza have surged dramatically, increasing thirtyfold from approximately $1,000 to $30,000, according to a report by The Telegraph on October 14. This sharp rise is attributed to the near-total disappearance of private motorized transport in the Gaza Strip.
A Gaza-based veterinary doctor, Ahmed Thabet, confirmed the inflated prices, stating that a donkey recently sold for $30,000, a stark contrast to the pre-war average of $1,000 to $1,200. He noted that prices had reached $20,000 before the latest $30,000 sale.
Another source in Gaza corroborated these figures, reporting that a healthy donkey now costs between 60,000 and 70,000 shekels (approximately $19,000 to $23,000). For comparison, horses are priced between 80,000 and 90,000 shekels, and a good mule costs 110,000 shekels.
The report questions how Gaza's residents, who are unemployed and facing starvation according to UN statements, are affording these prices. The article suggests the funds are being generated through the theft and resale of humanitarian aid and food speculation.
Dr. Thabet explained that "certain individuals" have become "incredibly wealthy" by intercepting and reselling food and other goods, particularly before a ceasefire. These individuals, described as "warlords" likely referring to Hamas leaders, are now investing in donkeys and other pack animals to control the transportation system within the Gaza Strip.
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