Hamas-led government
Coverage of Hamas-led government in the Nexus archive.
- AP investigation shows how banned goods are smuggled into Gaza and millions of dollars change hands
An Associated Press investigation found that Israeli restrictions on goods entering the Gaza Strip have led to a booming illegal smuggling trade, with millions of dollars changing hands among various actors. The illicit passage of items, ranging from cigarettes and iPhones to anesthetics, has caused inflated prices for residents in Gaza. Profits are reported to flow not only to traders and middlemen but also potentially to Israeli soldiers and the Hamas-led government.
- Israeli strike targeting a militant kills 3, including a child, in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, killed three Palestinians, including an 8-year-old child, after targeting a tent Israel claimed housed militant Zaher Abu Salem of Islamic Jihad. The strike occurred amid ongoing Israeli operations against militants, which have killed 1,045 Palestinians since a ceasefire, with the overall conflict death toll in Gaza exceeding 73,058.