Following the incident of Looters disrupting Aid efforts in Gaza, looting nearly 100 trucks in southern Gaza, Hamas and other factions in Gaza have formed an armed unit to stop looting of aid supplies.
The unit, called “The Popular and Revolutionary Committees,” has conducted at least 15 operations this month. They have ambushed looters, clashing with them and killing some gang members. The force mainly operates in central and southern Gaza, aiming to protect aid convoys from armed gangs.
The looters attacked the trucks carrying food supplies for UNRWA and the World Food Programme. Armed attackers forced drivers to unload the supplies, injuring workers and damaging vehicles. This incident is describedas a major disruption to its operations.
Shortages have worsened since Israel restricted commercial imports, allowing only limited aid deliveries. Many civilians face hunger and displacement. Prices have soared, with flour rising from $10 to $100, and milk powder now costing 300 shekels, up from 30.
Israel accuses Hamas of diverting aid and causing chaos. Hamas denies this and claims Israel targets police guarding aid convoys to stir instability. A Hamas official says the group’s focus is on stopping looters and curbing the high prices of stolen aid.
Last week, looters raided nearly 100 trucks. In response, Hamas attacked an armed group near an aid crossing, killing at least 20. The World Health Organization says looting complicates aid efforts and worsens the crisis.
The formation of this anti-looting force shows the growing challenges of maintaining order in Gaza, where civilians continue to suffer from severe shortages.
The trucks carried food supplies for UNRWA and the World Food Programme. Armed attackers forced drivers to unload the supplies, injuring workers and damaging vehicles. UNRWA described the incident as a major disruption to its operations.
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