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Hamas Rebuilds Control in Gaza by Recruiting Youth and Enforcing Heavy Taxes

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By ישראל לפקוביץ

First reported by N12 · Aug 9, 2026

What happened

Following the Gaza ceasefire, Hamas is recruiting young fighters with weapons and pay, suppressing dissent violently, and imposing heavy taxes to consolidate control in the Strip.

  • 01Hamas recruits 18-20-year-olds armed with Kalashnikovs, paying them 600-700 shekels.
  • 02Masked Hamas operatives shoot anyone protesting or criticizing to prevent uprisings.
  • 03Hamas embeds operatives in hospitals and monitors street activity to maintain control.
  • 04Local militias oppose Hamas disarmament, warning of internal retaliation if it occurs.
  • 05Hamas imposes heavy taxes of 18%-40% on merchants and products like cigarettes to rebuild power.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsHamas, N12
PlacesGaza Strip, Khan Yunis

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Hamas Rebuilds Control in Gaza by Recruiting Youth and Enforcing Heavy Taxes
N12Center · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Hamas Recruits Teens with Kalashnikovs in Gaza Amid Ceasefire, Locals Say

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