Hamas Pulls Off Stunning Feint; Fools IDF & MOSSAD, Tightens Gaza Control
/ Aug 07, 2025, 01:14PM IST
A new BBC investigation reveals that Hamas is secretly paying salaries to its operatives using covert, encrypted methods to avoid Israeli detection — despite Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Hamas reportedly stockpiled $700 million in underground tunnels and now distributes cash in envelopes through discreet meetups. The group is also accused of taxing traders and selling essential goods at inflated prices. Gazan sources and residents allege that Hamas diverts humanitarian aid to loyalists, leaving ordinary civilians starving. Though Hamas and the UN deny systematic looting, the BBC report backs Israel's longstanding claims of aid manipulation and growing civilian resentment in Gaza.#HamasPayments #GazaCrisis #BBCReport #HumanitarianScandal #AidDiversion#IsraelHamasWar #GazaStarvation #SecretSalaries #MiddleEastConflict #WarProfiteering
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