Hamas steals 28% of PA employees’ salaries
Official PA TV host: "There are other crimes that are being committed against the civilians [in Gaza]. They are being financially extorted through [Hamas'] deduction of part of their money. In other words, every employee, whether he is a PA employee, a state employee, or works for any other source, or someone who even wants to receive a transfer from his relatives abroad – they must pay a heavy sum..."
Official PA TV reporter in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza: "There is no trade in cash. The cash is worn out in the central and southern areas [of the Gaza Strip], and even in the north. The [only] ones who have cash are certain groups. If you want to receive your salary in cash of more or less good quality, they [Hamas] deduct part of your salary. The deducted sum is 28%.They deduct more than a quarter of the salary."
[Official PA TV, Nov. 13, 2024]
Terror organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip deducted a certain percentage of all money transfers to civilians during the Gaza war: