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Israeli Soldiers and Growing Gaza Smuggling
The Associated Press has revealed the expanding network involved in smuggling goods into Gaza. These networks control the distribution of a wide range of products such as cigarettes and tobacco, fuel, smartphones, medicines, and building materials, due to the strict Israeli restrictions on official border crossings. The networks rely on mafias and intermediaries and employ illegal methods like military vehicles and commercial trucks, paying bribes to soldiers and drivers to facilitate the passage of shipments. This has led to a significant increase in the prices of goods— for example, batteries now cost over $2,300, and solar panels reach up to $3.25 per watt. Additionally, the smuggling of cigarettes and tobacco, which has been banned since the start of the war in October 2023, yields enormous profits. Various methods are used to hide these items. These networks accumulate millions of dollars and play a crucial role in meeting the needs of the population, especially in the challenging economic conditions where prices are soaring. Healthcare and civil organizations are forced to rely on these illegal routes to ensure the supply of essential medicines and aid, viewing them as a vital part of Gaza’s parallel economy.
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