Gaza Aid Crisis: Gangs Exploit Routes, Prices Skyrocket

Gaza's aid routes have been overtaken by heavily-armed gangs, led by figures like Yasser Abu Shabab, who rob UN aid trucks with alleged tacit approval from the Israeli military. These gangs, formed along family lines, operate freely in IDF-controlled zones, stockpiling and reselling stolen goods at high prices. The situation has worsened since Israel's invasion of Rafah, with aid deliveries plummeting and up to 30% of aid being stolen. The IDF denies complicity, blaming Hamas, while local transporters and UN officials argue that such thefts couldn't occur without Israeli assent.