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Israel Security Assesses Hamas Nets $67 Million Monthly from Gaza Aid Trucks
Israel's security establishment estimates Hamas earns about 250 million shekels ($67 million) monthly from taxing goods entering Gaza, totaling roughly 3 billion shekels ($800 million) annually. This revenue comes from private sector trucks and potentially humanitarian aid shipments.
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What happened
- 01Hamas earns an estimated 250 million shekels ($67 million) monthly from taxing goods entering Gaza.
- 02Annual income for Hamas from private sector trucks in Gaza is estimated at 3 billion shekels ($800 million).
- 03Private sector trade in Gaza has ceased due to Hamas demanding thousands of shekels per truck.
- 04Hamas also reportedly profits from humanitarian aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip.
- 05Israel permits approximately 600 trucks daily into Gaza under a US-brokered agreement.
- 06Security officials will reassess truck entries if merchants seek to resume operations.
Private sector trade has halted due to Hamas's demands for payments per truck. Israel continues to allow around 600 trucks daily despite Hamas's financial gains.
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