Israel Fuels Chaos, Theft in Gaza to Deepen Famine
DaysofPalestine- Influencers, journalists, and cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm over what they describe as a calculated Israeli scheme to destabilize Gaza through orchestrated theft and lawlessness amid the worsening famine.
A wave of organized looting targeting food stalls, warehouses, markets, and community kitchens has sparked outrage among residents and observers, who believe the chaos is being weaponized to break Gaza's social fabric under the strain of hunger and siege.
While some groups have justified these thefts as acts driven by starvation, many activists insist the operations are far from spontaneous. They point to the use of expensive weapons and coordinated tactics—suggesting a deeper agenda supported or enabled by the Israeli occupation.
'These are not hungry civilians,' said activist Ahmad Al-Homs. 'People truly starving don't carry weapons worth thousands of dollars. This is a planned assault on what little food remains in Gaza.'
The alleged looting comes as Gaza faces a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The Israeli total blockade, paired with ongoing military assaults since March 18, has plunged the strip into what aid agencies describe as near-famine conditions. The blockade was reinstated after Israeli occupation abandoned a two-month ceasefire agreement on January 19.
Community Resistance and Warnings of Deeper Plots
Digital content creator Mohammed Haniya labeled the thefts 'a calculated attack designed to plunge Gaza into collapse.' He warned that the raids coincide with Israeli escalations, possibly paving the way for a total cut-off of food supplies.
Activist Abdullah Salem, whose family has lost 183 members to Israeli attacks, fiercely condemned those he sees as collaborating with the Israeli occupation.
'This isn't hunger. This is betrayal,' he said, accusing some social media pages of promoting theft under false pretenses of humanitarian desperation.
Others, like content creators Ahmad Nasser and Mohammed Tartouri, echoed these concerns, identifying repeat offenders at multiple crime scenes and urging communities to form local patrols to defend their neighborhoods. They also called for a coordinated effort by tribal leaders to enforce price controls and take action against profiteering merchants.
Cyber Manipulation and Social Engineering
Cybersecurity engineer Abdel-Fattah Obeid warned of online disinformation campaigns allegedly operated by Israeli intelligence units like Unit 8200. He claimed that operatives use fake identities and anonymous accounts to sow division, justify theft, and erode Gaza's societal resilience.
'These accounts bear names like 'Martyred Citizen' or 'Oppressed Patriot', but their goal is to manipulate public opinion and create chaos,' Obeid said. 'They cheer when people echo their narratives, believing the disintegration of Gaza can happen from within.'
Call to Action: Organize, Protect, Resist
Activists are urging families and resistance groups to step up. 'This is not just theft—it's part of a broader plot to spark civil unrest and dismantle community cohesion,' said one local organizer. 'The people of Gaza must act fast to safeguard their homes, families, and the little they have left.'
Residents are also being advised to report suspicious behavior to local protection committees and avoid spreading unverified rumors that could deepen mistrust between neighbors.
'This famine is real, but the exploitation of it by infiltrators is equally dangerous,' said community member Abu Muadh Al-Kafarna. 'The starving do not loot computers or steal vehicles. These are saboteurs.'
As the siege tightens and humanitarian aid remains blocked, Gazans brace not only for hunger but for a new front in the war—one that targets their unity from within.
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