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Doctor Explains IDF-Sponsored Gangs Controlling Gaza Aid

The Young TurksAugust 27, 202511 min21,472 views
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Aid Control and Skyrocketing Prices in Gaza

  • πŸ’‘ A doctor who worked in Gaza explains that IDF-sponsored gangs, not Hamas, are responsible for the exorbitant food prices.
  • πŸ“ˆ Tomatoes have seen a 3,000% inflation in recent months, making basic necessities unaffordable for ordinary Gazans.
  • πŸ’Έ A bag of cucumbers and tomatoes, costing around $10 in America, can reach $100 USD in Gaza after currency devaluation and markups.
  • πŸ’° A 20kg bag of flour, sufficient for an average family for 2-3 weeks, is priced at $500 USD.

IDF Strategy and Gang Recruitment

  • 🎯 The Israeli military, unable to destroy Hamas, has employed a new tactic of recruiting individuals within Gaza.
  • βœ‰οΈ These recruits are contacted via special SIM cards dropped by the IDF, offering protection and financial incentives.
  • 🀝 Gang leaders like Yaser Abu Shabbab reportedly work with the IDF, receiving first dibs on incoming aid.
  • πŸ›οΈ This stolen aid is then resold in markets at inflated prices, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

Debunking Hamas Involvement in Aid Theft

  • 🚫 Dr. Rahman states he has no evidence that Hamas is stealing aid and finds the idea infeasible.
  • 🚁 He points out that the constant surveillance by drones makes it impossible for armed individuals, including Hamas members, to operate openly without being targeted.
  • ⚠️ The presence of armed individuals openly firing weapons is attributed to IDF-associated gangs or "contractors."

Broader Implications and Accusations

  • πŸ“° CBS News reported accusations from a former Israeli Defense Minister that Netanyahu authorized weapons transfers to a gang likened to ISIS.
  • βš–οΈ This militia, the Popular Forces of Palestine led by Yaser Abu Shabbab, has been accused of looting aid trucks, though its leader reportedly denied these claims.
  • 🧠 The discussion draws parallels to how Hamas itself was allegedly fostered by Israel as a tactic to divide and conquer Palestinian factions.
  • πŸ’” The current situation is described as a deliberate creation of chaos and fear by the IDF, turning Palestinians against each other and fostering a survival instinct.
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