Israel warns of Gaza aid crisis as merchants strike over Hamas threats

Middle East World Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:21:25 GMT Moderate confidence — 64/100

Hamas extortion and threats drive Gaza merchants to strike, threatening to slash truck deliveries by 50% as Israel warns Hamas will blame it for shortages; Meanwhile, IDF forces raid West Bank charities accused of terrorist tiesMaj.

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Hamas extortion and threats drive Gaza merchants to strike, threatening to slash truck deliveries by 50% as Israel warns Hamas will blame it for shortages; Meanwhile, IDF forces raid West Bank charities accused of terrorist tiesMaj.

Sources: Ynetnews