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Hamas Faces Severe Financial Crisis as Israeli Restrictions Tighten

Hamas struggles to pay fighters and government employees in Gaza, with Israeli blockades and airstrikes disrupting key revenue streams and humanitarian aid access.

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Overview

  • Hamas fighters are now receiving only half of their usual monthly salaries, while most Gaza government employees remain unpaid.
  • Israel has halted the entry of humanitarian goods into Gaza, further straining the enclave's already dire economic conditions.
  • Hamas’s previous reliance on diverted aid and black-market sales has been curtailed by renewed Israeli blockades.
  • Israeli airstrikes have targeted and neutralized key Hamas officials responsible for distributing cash, disrupting internal operations.
  • Gaza civilians face severe cash shortages, with destroyed banks and ATMs forcing reliance on costly remittances and informal currency repairs.