IDF Arabic Spokesperson Reveals Hamas' Internal Document Exposing Theft PlansBrigadier General Avichay Adraee, the IDF spokesperson for Arabic media, has unveiled an internal Hamas document outlining the movement's plan to rob bank safes in Gaza, followed by the theft of hundreds of millions of shekels from branches of the Bank of Palestine in Gaza. A month later, hundreds of millions of shekels were indeed stolen from the bank's funds in the region.
The IDF revealed a document drafted by a prominent Hamas member named Abu Jihad on March 10, 2024. The document indicates that due to the economic crisis faced by the movement during the war, Hamas members looted branches of the Bank of Palestine in Gaza, stealing more than 400 million shekels.
A Hamas official wrote in the document, which was uncovered during the ground operation in Gaza and sent to another member of the movement named Abu Jamal: "We received information about the presence of significant sums in more than one bank, such as the Bank of Jerusalem and the Bank of Palestine. Given our liquidity shortage, I would like to discuss the possibility of seizing these amounts from the banks formally, provided they are returned after the war, or informally and not returned, especially since the banks have Israeli insurance and are compensated legally."
According to available information, at the beginning of February, before the document was drafted, Hamas-affiliated thugs threatened employees of the Bank of Palestine in the Al-Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City to withdraw cash from the bank's safes. On April 16, about a month after the idea of stealing the money was discussed in the aforementioned document, Hamas members stole hundreds of millions of shekels from the branch. Two days later, they robbed another branch in Gaza City, stealing tens of millions of shekels. On April 19, they carried out another robbery at the bank's main branch in Gaza City, stealing hundreds of millions of shekels.
"While the residents of Gaza are experiencing an economic and social crisis, Hamas is shamelessly stealing from the citizens of Gaza to ensure its survival and that of its members, funding its terrorist activities at the expense and from the pockets of the people of Gaza," said the IDF spokesperson in Arabic.
translation of the document:
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate
To: Brother Abu Jamal
Subject: PlanPeace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings,
Due to the economic crisis we are facing during the war and the lack of liquidity, we have prepared a plan to seize money from the banks.
- Seizing Funds from Banks:
We have received information about the presence of large sums of money in several banks, such as the Bank of Palestine and the Bank of Jerusalem. Given our liquidity shortage, I would like to discuss the possibility of formally seizing these amounts from the banks, provided they are returned to them after the war, or informally seizing them without returning, especially since the banks have Israeli insurance and are legally compensated. - Economic Crisis:
The ongoing economic crisis has led us to consider this approach. We are facing a severe shortage of funds, which is affecting our ability to operate and sustain our activities.
Financial Details:
Salaries: 7,000 NIS per person for 1,000 individuals, totaling 7,000,000 NIS.
Operational Costs: Various expenses including transportation, logistics, and maintenance, estimated at 500,000 NIS monthly.
Additional Expenses:Special Operations: Funds required for specific missions and projects, estimated at 350,000 NIS.
Emergency Funds: Reserved for unforeseen circumstances, estimated at 100,000 NIS.
Execution Plan:Step 1: Gather intelligence on bank locations and their security measures.
Step 2: Mobilize teams to execute the seizure of funds with minimal risk and maximum efficiency.
Step 3: Secure and transport the seized funds to our storage locations.
Step 4: Monitor the situation and ensure the safety of our operatives.
Important Notes:All operatives involved in this plan should adhere to strict confidentiality.
Coordination with other units is crucial to avoid detection and ensure the success of the operation.
We must be prepared to handle any legal repercussions and have contingency plans in place.
Conclusion:This plan is critical for our survival and the continuation of our operations. The funds obtained will be used to support our activities and ensure the well-being of our members. We must act swiftly and decisively to achieve our goals.
Sincerely,
Abu Jihad
10.3.2024
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