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In reply to the discussion: Updated: At least eight killed, multiple injuries in Hamas attack on GHF personnel [View all]

PhylliPretzel

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8. Some background information is needed to understand what's happening in Gaza re aid
Reply to Richard D (Original post)
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 10:39 PM
Jun 2025

Israel's military has armed local gangs to loot the trucks of aid from UNRWA and other traditional humanitarian agencies. These gangs kept the aid for their families or sold them on the black market, and Israel blamed Hamas for the looting. Hamas has been dealing these gang members.

Here is some background information:

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/hamas-has-killed-fighters-gaza-gang-armed-israel-militia-group-says

https://mondoweiss.net/2025/05/israel-is-creating-a-power-vacuum-in-gaza-by-backing-armed-looters-and-killing-anyone-who-tries-to-stop-them/

https://mondoweiss.net/2025/06/inside-the-hamas-unit-fighting-israeli-armed-gangs-that-loot-aid-and-facilitate-displacement-in-gaza/

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Updated: At least eight killed, multiple injuries in Hamas attack on GHF personnel [View all] Richard D Jun 2025 OP
Statement from the GHF Richard D Jun 2025 #1
It seems Hamas does not want JBTaurus83 Jun 2025 #2
Another story about Hamas that demonstrates its murderous ugliness. RVN VET71 Jun 2025 #7
This post is rather quiet, wonder why.... toesonthenose Jun 2025 #3
If it's not Jews... Richard D Jun 2025 #4
It has become inconvenient for people to remember that Hamas is a TERROR organization. madaboutharry Jun 2025 #5
Hamas are monsters. nt SunSeeker Jun 2025 #6
Some background information is needed to understand what's happening in Gaza re aid PhylliPretzel Jun 2025 #8
Mondoweiss? EX500rider Jun 2025 #9
I don't understand... Richard D Jun 2025 #11
I accidentally JBTaurus83 Jun 2025 #17
DU doesn't "allow" it, but relies on the members who see it to alert appropriately... Hekate Jun 2025 #19
Ew. Thank you for the additional info. It helps to know that. Hekate Jun 2025 #18
Mondoweiss . . . yes! PhylliPretzel Jun 2025 #21
Mondoweiss is a site contrary to the teachings of Rabbi Hillel. madaboutharry Jun 2025 #22
Try this: Beastly Boy Jun 2025 #23
The biggest local gang that loots aid and sells it on black markets is Hamas. Beastly Boy Jun 2025 #10
You are citing a hate site that spreads antisemitic conspiracy theories. madaboutharry Jun 2025 #13
100% Richard D Jun 2025 #15
Could be the ones Netanyahu armed. nt moniss Jun 2025 #12
The reporting is that Hamas attacked the GHF group. madaboutharry Jun 2025 #14
The reporting may be questionable also moniss Jun 2025 #24
I was wondering how long it would take . . . Richard D Jun 2025 #16
The odds are 30 to 1 that it was the ones Iran armed. Beastly Boy Jun 2025 #20
Kick. OilemFirchen Jun 2025 #25
Some attacks on aid workers draw much less condemnation than others sarisataka Jun 2025 #26
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