#Palestine / IDF Allows Armed Groups to Extort Aid Trucks at Gaza Crossing

According to a Haaretz report armed groups linked to local clans near #Rafah are systematically intercepting humanitarian aid trucks entering #Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing, demanding protection money of 15,000 shekels per truck. These incidents occur in areas under #IDF operational control, with military personnel reportedly witnessing the events but choosing not to intervene.

Aid organizations say the IDF prevents them from using alternative, safer routes. Some aid groups refuse to pay the extortion fees, resulting in supplies remaining in IDF-controlled warehouses.

Military sources cited concerns about potential civilian casualties and international criticism as reasons for limited intervention.

The video shows the route taken by aid trucks. Warning, scenes of immense devastation.

https://www.haaretz.co.il/news/politics/2024-11-10/ty-article/.premium/00000193-150e-de12-adbb-977fdafd0000 or https://archive.ph/FTY1v

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