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AP investigation shows how banned goods are smuggled into Gaza and millions of dollars change hands

AP investigation shows how banned goods are smuggled into Gaza and millions of dollars change hands

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August 20th, 2026

AP investigation shows how banned goods are smuggled into Gaza and millions of dollars change hands

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An AP investigation found that smuggling goods into Gaza has grown a lot.

Una investigación de AP descubrió que el contrabando de mercancías hacia Gaza ha crecido mucho.

Israel restricts these goods.

Israel restringe estos productos.

Palestinians face very high prices, and hospitals buy medicine from smugglers.

Los palestinos enfrentan precios muy altos, y los hospitales compran medicinas a los contrabandistas.

The investigation used court documents and talks with traders, truckers, and officials.

La investigación usó documentos judiciales y conversaciones con comerciantes, camioneros y funcionarios.

Cigarettes and tobacco bring the biggest profits.

Los cigarrillos y el tabaco dan las mayores ganancias.

But other items are also smuggled, like iPhones, solar panels, fuel, and anesthetics.

Pero también se pasan de contrabando otros artículos, como iPhones, paneles solares, combustible y anestésicos.

Israel restricts or bans some goods.

Israel limita o prohíbe algunos productos.

It calls many of them "dual use" items that Hamas militants could use.

A muchos los llama artículos de "doble uso" que los militantes de Hamás podrían usar.

Smuggling rings earn millions of dollars.

Las redes de contrabando ganan millones de dólares.

They pay money to Israeli troops, drivers, and warehouse workers on both sides of the border.

Pagan dinero a soldados israelíes, conductores y trabajadores de almacenes en ambos lados de la frontera.

Gaza's Hamas-led government also makes money.

El gobierno de Gaza, dirigido por Hamás, también gana dinero.

It takes a share of smuggled goods, which merchants call "taxing."

Toma una parte de los productos de contrabando, lo que los comerciantes llaman "impuesto".

Two major traders said they paid $3.5 million and $3.75 million to Hamas authorities.

Dos comerciantes importantes dijeron que pagaron 3,5 millones y 3,75 millones de dólares a las autoridades de Hamás.

Two senior Hamas officials said the money pays for social services and salaries.

Dos altos funcionarios de Hamás dijeron que el dinero paga servicios sociales y salarios.

They think up to $100 million was collected since the ceasefire.

Creen que se recogieron hasta 100 millones de dólares desde el alto el fuego.

Israeli authorities have broken up several smuggling rings.

Las autoridades israelíes han desmantelado varios grupos de contrabando.

They have charged more than a dozen people, including reserve soldiers.

Han acusado a más de una docena de personas, incluidos soldados de reserva.

In one case, a ring reportedly paid a commander about $120,000 to smuggle cigarettes in his vehicle.

En un caso, un grupo supuestamente pagó a un comandante unos 120.000 dólares para pasar cigarrillos de contrabando en su vehículo.

For Gaza residents, prices are extreme.

Para los residentes de Gaza, los precios son extremos.

A vehicle battery can cost over $2,300, compared with $140 before the war.

Una batería de vehículo puede costar más de 2.300 dólares, en comparación con 140 dólares antes de la guerra.

Fans that once cost $100 now cost $500.

Los ventiladores que antes costaban 100 dólares ahora cuestan 500 dólares.

August 20th, 2026

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