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 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’ 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.

Amid all this, tensions in the Gaza Strip remain elevated as the humanitarian crisis worsens. On Saturday, the civil defence agency of Gaza reported that the recent Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis had killed nine children. The victims were from the same family. Reacting to the claim, the IDF stated that it had targeted “several suspects” near its troops and is reviewing the incident.

Israel has stepped up its military actions in Gaza over the past few days, drawing fresh criticism from around the world and renewed appeals for more humanitarian support. Although Israel slightly relaxed its full blockade on March 2, aid organisations say that the amount of essential supplies reaching people is still far from enough.

The future of stability in Gaza remains uncertain amid the humanitarian and political crises.

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