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

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By ישראל לפקוביץ

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.

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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