Palestinians accuse Israeli forces of confiscating massive gold reserves from Gaza!
In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip, claims made by the Government Media office in Gaza regarding the looting of money and gold artifacts by Israeli forces have not been substantiated by independent or international sources.
The conflict has resulted in extensive destruction and humanitarian crises in Gaza, with over half the houses destroyed and severe deprivation affecting the civilian population [1][5]. Media reports and military statements have primarily focused on looting related to humanitarian aid, but these accusations are complex.
Israeli authorities and humanitarian groups dispute that Israel has blocked aid, though some NGOs report obstructions and diversion of aid within Gaza itself [3][5]. Israeli commanders accuse Hamas of looting humanitarian aid and firing on civilians trying to access it [4]. Aid being looted or diverted inside Gaza is reported to be by organized gangs or factions on the ground, sometimes influenced by internal Gazan dynamics rather than Israeli troops [3].
There is no direct mention in the reviewed sources of money or gold artifacts being taken by Israeli forces from Gaza, nor an official estimate of such looting. Reports concentrate on human casualties, destruction, humanitarian suffering, and military operations [2].
Meanwhile, the attacks have caused acute shortages of food, clean water, and medicine in the Gaza Strip [6]. As a result, 58,166 Palestinians have been injured [7]. The attacks have displaced nearly 2 million residents of the Gaza Strip [8].
The Government Media office in Gaza has claimed that Israeli forces have looted approximately $25 million worth of money and gold artifacts from the Gaza Strip since October 7 [9]. The Media Office also reported burglaries of homes whose residents were asked to evacuate, with Israeli army taking souvenir photos and videos, some of which were posted on their social media accounts [10].
However, it is important to note that these claims are not substantiated by independent or international sources. The reputable reports focus predominantly on the war’s human toll and humanitarian crisis rather than confirmed looting of valuables by Israeli forces.
In response to the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation, Israeli armed forces targeted Hamas positions inside the Gaza Strip [11]. The Hamas military group announced this military operation against Israel on October 7, which is the biggest offensive in decades [12]. Since then, Israel has continued relentless attacks on the Gaza Strip, resulting in the death of at least 22,722 Palestinians and leaving 60% of the Gaza Strip's infrastructure damaged or destroyed [13]. Thousands were killed, and dozens of thousands of others were injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip [14].
The Anadolu agency reported that Gaza is in ruins due to the Israeli attacks [15]. The Israeli onslaught has also displaced nearly 2 million residents of the Gaza Strip [8]. According to the Government Media office, theft operations occurred at checkpoints, such as Salah al-Din Street, where displaced people's valuable possessions were stolen [16].
As the conflict continues, it is crucial to maintain factual reporting and avoid spreading unsubstantiated claims. The search for truth and accountability remains a key priority in the pursuit of peace and justice.
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