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Hamas Extorting Gaza Merchants for Aid Trucks, Israel Confirms
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
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Israel confirmed that Hamas is extorting Gaza merchants, demanding NIS 10,000 per humanitarian aid truck. The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, Maj. Gen. Yoram Halevi, revealed the demands in a letter to international officials. Hamas allegedly threatens merchants who refuse to pay, leading private traders to suspend shipments. This taxation mechanism is reportedly being used by the terrorist organization to profit from aid entering Gaza.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hamas is demanding NIS 10,000 per aid truck entering Gaza, according to Israel.
- Israel confirmed Hamas is operating a taxation mechanism on goods entering the Gaza Strip.
- Merchants who refuse to pay the demanded sum are reportedly threatened by Hamas.
- Private traders have suspended shipments due to the alleged extortion.
- COGAT revealed the demands in a letter to senior international officials on Wednesday.
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