From The Straits Times · · 40s
Israel Resumes Gaza Shipments After Hamas Fee Dispute
Israel restarts food deliveries to Gaza following Hamas tax dispute resolution.
In brief
Israel restarts food deliveries to Gaza following Hamas tax dispute resolution. Israel will resume commercial shipments to Gaza after Hamas withdraws 10,000-shekel truck fees, restoring critical aid routes. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Israel to resume Gaza shipments
Israel said it would allow commercial goods into Gaza after Hamas withdrew tax demands for 10,000 shekels per truck.
“The resumption of coordination is being carried out in accordance with Israel's commitment to the humanitarian provisions of the ceasefire agreement”
Hamas claims fee is voluntary
Hamas said the 10,000-shekel fee was a voluntary contribution by better-off Gazans to a national fund for war-affected people.
Shipments resume with oversight
Shipments will restart gradually with priority for essentials before winter, using bank transfers only to prevent Hamas payment disputes.
The one thing
Israel will resume commercial shipments to Gaza after Hamas withdraws 10,000-shekel truck fees, restoring critical aid routes.
