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Hamas Extorting Millions Daily from Gaza Aid Merchants, Claims Israeli Envoy
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Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon stated Thursday that Hamas is extorting about $2 million daily from Gaza merchants by charging $3,000 per aid truck. Danon noted Israel allows over 600 trucks of humanitarian aid into Gaza daily, far exceeding estimated needs. He asserted that Gaza merchants are resisting these payments and that Hamas's removal is crucial for the territory's future.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hamas is extorting $2 million daily from Gaza merchants, according to Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon.
- Hamas charges merchants $3,000 for each humanitarian aid truck entering Gaza.
- Israel allows over 600 aid trucks into Gaza daily, exceeding estimated needs.
- Gaza merchants have reportedly begun resisting Hamas's extortion demands.
- Ambassador Danon insists Hamas must leave Gaza for its future.
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