Hamas reinstates fees on imported goods, raises taxes as it reasserts control in Gaza

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1. >From regulating the price of chicken to levying fees on cigarettes, Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza as US plans for its future slowly take shape, Gazans say, adding to rivals’ doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised.

   >After a ceasefire began last month, Hamas swiftly reestablished its hold over areas from which Israel withdrew, killing dozens of Palestinians it accused of collaborating with Israel, theft, or other crimes. Foreign powers demand the terror group disarm and leave government, but have yet to agree on who will replace them.

   >Now, a dozen Gazans tell Reuters they are increasingly feeling Hamas control in other ways. Authorities monitor everything coming into areas of Gaza held by Hamas, levying fees on some privately imported goods including fuel as well as cigarettes, and fining merchants considered to be overcharging for goods, according to 10 of the Gazans, three of them merchants with direct knowledge.

2. Thought Israel defeated them?

3. Just restarting the cycle ☹️. Pan-Arab peacekeepers to ensure Hamas can’t come back is needed but nobody will do it

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