Israel Accuses Hamas of Sabotaging Gaza Aid Shipments
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Israel's Foreign Ministry accused Hamas of extorting money from Gaza's population and sabotaging humanitarian aid. Hamas militants are reportedly demanding 10,000 shekels per aid truck and threatening merchants who refuse, leading to the suspension of shipments. The ministry stated Hamas is exploiting the humanitarian crisis for its own gain.
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- Israel's Foreign Ministry accused Hamas of extorting money from Gaza's population.
- Hamas militants are reportedly demanding 10,000 shekels per humanitarian aid truck.
- Merchants face threats and detention of relatives for refusing Hamas's demands.
- Local entrepreneurs have suspended aid truck coordination due to fear.
- Israel claims Hamas is sabotaging aid to fund its operations and exploit the crisis.
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused Hamas of extorting money from Gaza's civilian population and sabotaging humanitarian aid deliveries. According to a statement from the ministry, citing the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), Hamas militants are demanding 10,000 shekels from local merchants for each truck of humanitarian goods.
The ministry reported that merchants who refuse to comply with Hamas's demands face direct threats. Specific instances mentioned include the detention of relatives of business owners, such as the arrest of one merchant's son. Due to the high level of danger and fear of reprisal, local entrepreneurs have reportedly suspended coordination for truck shipments.
Israel's Foreign Ministry emphasized that these actions by Hamas directly hinder the supply of essential goods and humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip. The ministry stated that Hamas is exploiting the humanitarian crisis for its own purposes, creating further difficulties for the civilian population that relies on regular supplies of food and necessities.
