How Hamas’s secret system handles government salary payments
The financial mechanisms supporting Hamas's governance operations in Gaza have drawn increasing scrutiny from international observers. While the organization faces significant economic sanctions and banking restrictions, it has developed alternative systems to compensate civil servants and maintain administrative functions in the territory it controls. These financial networks demonstrate remarkable adaptability in circumventing traditional banking channels that remain largely inaccessible due to anti-terrorism legislation.At the core of this system lies a complex web of informal transfer methods and cash distribution points. Rather than relying on conventional bank transfers, Hamas utilizes a combination of trusted intermediaries, physical cash transport, and alternative financial…
