Hamas Exploits Gaza Goods Imports for Military Buildup, Israel Warns
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, Maj. Gen. Yoram Halevi, informed the international community that private traders will stop coordinating Gaza's goods imports due to Hamas's forced taxation and threats. Hamas is reportedly demanding 10,000 shekels per truck. Halevi warned Hamas is using imports for military buildup and will spread false shortage claims.
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- Private traders will halt Gaza goods imports due to Hamas's forced taxation and threats, Israel's Maj. Gen. Yoram Halevi announced.
- Hamas is reportedly demanding approximately 10,000 shekels for each truck entering the Gaza Strip.
- Maj. Gen. Yoram Halevi warned Hamas is exploiting goods imports for military strengthening.
- Hamas is expected to falsely claim shortages and Israeli agreement violations, according to Halevi.
- The decision impacts the supply of essential items to Gaza's population.
Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, Major General Yoram Halevi, has informed senior international community officials that private sector traders will cease coordinating the entry of goods into Gaza. This decision stems from Hamas's imposition of a forced taxation mechanism and escalating threats against traders who refuse to comply with its demands. According to trader reports, Hamas is demanding approximately 10,000 shekels for each truck entering the Strip.
Halevi also warned that Hamas is leveraging the flow of goods to enhance its military capabilities. He cautioned that the terrorist organization will likely exploit the private sector's cessation of activities to spread false claims about shortages and accuse Israel of violating agreements. The move by the private sector signifies a significant disruption to the supply of essential items to Gaza's population.
