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Hamas is "running out" of money, claims inside sources
Tel Aviv: Amid the ongoing war with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), extremist group Hamas is facing financial an unprecedented economic crisis, London-based newspaper Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reported citing the group's sources.
It is to be noted that the economic collapse is the worst in the Hamas's history. This crisis has led several of its operatives unpaid, raising questions about its ability to maintain internal cohesion.
According to Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, the extremist group is facing difficulties in paying salaries to its operatives. The report citing Hamas sources stated that the militant group is able to pay only 900 shekels, nearly USD 240 USD, over the past four months. This has caused widespread anger among the employees and operatives. The report further mentioned that amid Israel's ongoing elimination of the group's leadership, a vacuum has been created within its so-called government.
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