Donkey Prices Skyrocket 30-Fold in Gaza Amidst War and Aid Speculation
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Donkey prices in Gaza have surged 30 times, reaching $30,000, due to a reduced population and lack of transport vehicles since the start of the Israeli military operation. A black market fueled by those profiting from looted aid is driving up prices. Speculators, identified as field commanders, are buying the animals. Donkeys are suffering from harsh conditions and lack of veterinary care.
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- Donkey prices in Gaza have surged thirtyfold to $30,000 since the start of the Israeli military operation.
- The price increase is due to a halved donkey population and a lack of vehicles for transporting goods.
- A black market has emerged, with individuals profiting from looted aid driving up prices.
- Speculators, identified as field commanders, are buying up the animals for transport.
- Donkeys are suffering from harsh working conditions and a lack of veterinary care.
- Humanitarian aid has increased, but product prices remain significantly higher than pre-war levels.
The price of donkeys in the Gaza Strip has surged thirtyfold since the start of the Israeli military operation, escalating from $1,000 to $30,000, according to a report by the British newspaper The Telegraph. This dramatic increase is attributed not only to a halving of the donkey population, one of the oldest domesticated animals, but also to the near-total absence of personal vehicles for transporting goods. A black market has emerged, with individuals who have profited from looting humanitarian aid willing to pay exorbitant sums for transportation capabilities, driving up donkey prices as they are bought up. Despite an increase in humanitarian aid flow, prices for food and goods remain significantly higher than pre-war levels, fostering a class of extremely wealthy individuals engaged in speculation. The publication identifies these individuals as field commanders but refrains from explicitly naming Hamas representatives. Veterinarian Dr. Ahmad Thabet reported that the donkeys are suffering under severe working conditions, often fed inappropriate food, leading to gastrointestinal issues, dental problems, and frequent deaths. Gaza is also experiencing a shortage of medication to treat the animals.
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