US EditionArmed groups in Gaza rob Bank of Palestine branches
- Armed groups, possibly with Hamas ties, stole around $70 million from Bank of Palestine in Gaza last month, as reported by French daily Le Monde.
- Funds were taken from various bank branches, with one incident involving the theft of $3 million worth of Israeli shekels from a safe deposit room, and another resulting in the theft of over $30 million from three safes.
- Commandos, believed to be affiliated with Hamas, seized over $36 million worth of shekels from the largest Gaza branch, according to Le Monde.
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Gaza Strip: Bank of Palestine robbed by armed groups
Money is lacking at several branches of the Bank of Palestine in Gaza City. According to a newspaper report, robbers have looted treasuries and made millions of losses. Hamas is said to be behind at least one of the robberies.
Hamas-Linked Gunmen Rob Bank of Palestine of $70 million – Report
Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas take part in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2014 war with Israel, near the border in the central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2023. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa i24 News – Palestinian gunmen belonging to several Gazan groups and gangs robbed the Bank of Palestine of some $70 million, French media reported Saturday. The robbery, carried out in several installments, targeted several branc…
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