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PhylliPretzel

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

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