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Report: Hamas stealing aid supplies to sell to residents
Roee Nahmias
Published: 06.01.09, 22:32
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61. #24 - Dave - I've heard the same from my Venzuelean friends
William ,   Israel   (01.07.09)
Here in Israel I remember seeing lots of UN aid food and supplies being sold in Souks (open markets) in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem back in 1999 when Pals roamed freely within Israel. It just shows time and again that despite the aid they will denegrate themselves to the lowest common denominator - regular full-time welfare cases.
62. Poor Ed#29 in Aus - can't see the forest for the trees
William ,   Israel   (01.07.09)
This type of stealing was reported months ago DURING the cease-fire. Hamas has been cited many times hijacking fuel trucks and taking their part. The same with electricity which was routed to Hamas centers before residential homes. In addition, an elicit black market economy was created by Hamas - by creating a siege environment, you create excess demand - thus prices rise, and Hamas takes its cut. They already admitted this when saying that Israel cannot starve them of money. Hamas also oversees and "protects" smuggling tunnels. On all goods passing through, both Hamas and the tunnel owner take a cut of the over-priced items. So either you're blind as hell or just don't give Hamas that much credit.
63. #35 - Palestinian - rubbish or unthinkable truth?
William ,   Israel   (01.07.09)
"How can Hamas be taking cuts of supplies when israel will not allow supplies to be conveyed across the border. " Israel has let hundreds of trucks through the border since the war in Hamas began - through Erez and Keren Shalom (though Karni is closed because Hamas keeps targeting it with mortars). During the cease-fire, Israel allowed hundreds of other trucks to go into Gaza. Though you claim people are starving, not ONE Gazan looks like a typical Darfurian. In addition, the hottest smuggled items are....NOT food, they are weapons, household items, and VIAGRA! Who has the energy for THAT if so hungry, I ask you?
64. #58 - David - sadly, it won't help
William ,   Israel   (01.07.09)
You can find a few media outlets that do actually dare to report on Hamas' racist agenda and their abuses - but sadly they too are labeled as "Israeli" or run by "Zionists". Truth is, NO liberal will ever believe what they choose not to believe and in the world today, as backed by the media, there are those who can never do harm and there are those who can never do good - no matter what they do. You should ask your friends though...why do they instantly believe the words coming from media who get their info often directly from Hamas?
65. #35 BULLSHIT YOUR ARAB BROTHERS
LARRY ,   USA   (01.07.09)
100 TRUCKS JUST WENT IN LAST WEEK 40 THE NEXT DAY. DO YOU THINK THE REST OF THE WORLD IS AS BRAINWASHED AS YOUR PEOPLE. ITS NOT WORKING THIS TIME
66. 15 never again
LARRY ,   USA   (01.07.09)
I thought i was the last jew in america with a militant personality a brother JEW who has always faced anti jew hatred face to face man to man physical and verbal. keep the good work up
67. This is truth.
Seamus ,   Antrim, Ireland   (01.07.09)
And you're the clown.
68. 10. Lora from UK
Linda ,   UK   (01.07.09)
This is true, you're brainwashed by Muslim lies.
69. To number 5. You're the clown.
Paddy ,   Antrim, Ireland   (01.07.09)
These are pure facts. Stop watching lies on BBC.
70. Non-Jews/Israelis in Gaza
Shalom   (01.07.09)
watch this interview on FoxNews until the end - it's amazing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSUSoPrICqQ
71. This is not propaanda, #5, it's the truth!!
Lobo ,   USA   (01.07.09)
72. #3 Yeah! OK propaganda - when they've got caught
(01.07.09)
And talking of getting caught - don't go boozing on the beach in Dubai - or you're gonna get into trouble. LOSER
73. US Media Only Speaks of Atrocities
Tiki ,   NY, USA   (01.08.09)
Why don't these stories get on US Airways? For all that claim US is only on Israel's side they need to see that US media contribute to anti-Israel propaganda.
74. i just told cnn the truth
andrea burns ,   foxborough,ma   (01.08.09)
i just wrote to cnn.com to tell the truth about hamas stealing food then selling it to the residents of gaza. they are only reporting the arab viewnot
75. So this makes it OK that 30+ civilians were killed?
Davis S ,   London UK   (01.09.09)
76. Hamas
Craig Sweet ,   Australia   (01.10.09)
Hamas is a disgrace and what Israel is doing is simply self-defence. How long would any country restrain itself from such attacks, day in day out, as Israel has done and believe that there may have been a glimmer of hope that the Dec cease fire would hold? Hamas is gutless using human shields in their 'fight' against the 'zionist' and it goes to show what a bunch of suckers the UN is in believing that Palestine is being unfairly targeted. I say, down with Hamas and if collateral damage is in order, then i'm sorry and I apologise to the Palestine people for their tragic losses they may face in the past to the future, however, this so-called 'legal' Hamas government and supporter's are the real enemy and I will continue to support Israel and their fight to exist in this chaotic world.
77. To Lora from UK and Sean from Irland
Hugu ,   London   (01.10.09)
Well, some of you in the British island do believe that Jews drink Christian blood in Passover... You will not recognize the truth no matter what...
78. Why is "Hamas stealing aid supplies.." a Propaganda ?
Jack ,   Planet Earth   (01.14.09)
Note: there is some kind of cyber soldiers who get paid to post other propaganda information like this one on internet (blogs, forums..). I Quote:"Reports say Hamas takes a cut out of all aid that arrives, including flour and medicine. Supplies intended to be distributed without gain among the population is seized by the group and sold to the residents, at a profit to the Hamas government. " whose reports ? Have you got pictures ? Were you there ? Have you recorded that on video ? Have you got witnesses ? Reporters are not allowed to enter Gaza so from where you got this scoop ? What will do Hamas fighters with money now in time of war? Do you think that people in Gaza doesn't support Hamas ? Do you think that Hamas is fighting just for the cause of terrorism? I wonder what is the definition of terrorism?..That false argument is in no way an excuse to kill people,childen and civilians.There is simply no valid excuse for killing 900 human beings and calling that collateral damage.PEACE NOW!!There have to be 2 nations Israelian and Palestinian that coexist together peacefully-But before some historical mistakes have to be corrected so justice could be done (Study history)..
79. To post 50 who thinks that 2+2=4
John Smith ,   Earth   (01.14.09)
I quote "To those who don't believe it's true, have you not heard and seen how Hamas has been torturing and killing Fatah supporters since they came to power ?(False:have you got proof witness or video and what is your source?) Did you not see how they are hiding in hospitals, schools, homes (1-here you are talking in general 2-with one of the biggest area of population concentration in the world Gaza,you can expect seeing Hamas everywhere near the population.3-That doesn't mean necessarily that Hamas is using Humain Shields.) Did you not read about how they execute suspected collaborators???? (What do you expect someone to react when he finds a spie or a trator ? Suppose that Israelian army finds a trator working with Hamas: Doesn't he deserve to be executed ?)Seriously, this report shocks you an sounds incredible? (Yeah such propaganda is really chocking and it's incredible how you guys can think that this is a big deal and a strong argument to defend.) To me 2+2 is still 4 (To me also 1+1=2 so nothing new here). Apparently you guys can't count anymore... (This is not about mathematics but rather about wisdom, tolerance, freedom, love and human beings' humanity) " *(): comments added to the quote. I have read all comments,tried to understand your point of view guys, tried to put my self in your cituation and i'm not convinced yet...what is encouraging is that i'm not alone. Sincerely Yours
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