Israel announces gradual resumption of coordination to bring private sector trucks into Gaza

Israel announced the gradual resumption of coordination with private sector traders to bring goods into Gaza, prioritizing winter supplies and basic materials, while imposing banking conditions on traders and threatening to revoke permits of those found involved in transferring funds to Hamas.

Israel announced on Monday the gradual resumption of coordination with private sector traders to bring goods into the Gaza Strip, prioritizing winter supplies and basic materials. This came after a several-day halt, according to a statement by the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, Yoram Hilleli. Hilleli claimed that traders suspended their activities in protest of Hamas threats and demands for payments on trucks, alleging that Hamas backed down from these demands after denying Israeli accusations. Hilleli announced that Israel would require traders to make payments only through bank transfers, threatening to revoke the work permit of any trader found involved in transferring funds to Hamas. He also claimed that the movement seeks to exploit the aid entry mechanism to enhance its economic and military capabilities, asserting that Israel will continue coordination with the UN and international organizations. The article uses loaded language in describing Israeli measures, such as 'occupation authorities' and 'Israeli-imposed restrictions'.