Hamas Demands Halt Gaza Trade Deliveries, Israel Claims
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
Hamas is demanding payments from private traders bringing goods into Gaza, causing merchants to suspend deliveries, according to Israel's COGAT. Merchants reported demands of around $3,260 per truck, with threats for non-compliance and a requirement for 30% of goods to be sold for cash. The suspension could disrupt supplies into the enclave, which aims for 600 trucks daily under a ceasefire agreement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hamas demands payments from private traders entering Gaza, halting deliveries, COGAT reported.
- Merchants face demands of about $3,260 per truck, with threats for non-compliance.
- Hamas requires 30% of goods to be sold for cash to control proceeds, COGAT claims.
- The suspension of deliveries could disrupt supplies into the Gaza Strip.
- Payment demands may soon affect drinking water supplies, according to COGAT.
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