Israel-Hamas War: Masked men in Gaza enforce prices in street markets | Oneindia News

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Discover the masked vigilantes of Gaza who are enforcing price control in street markets. Learn about the emerging authority amidst conflict and the desperate measures taken to combat profiteering. Dive into the complexities of the situation and the community's hopes for stability amid chaos.

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00:00 Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, a new form of authority has emerged. Armed and masked

00:08 individuals have taken to the streets of Rafah enforcing vigilante patrols to combat profiteering

00:14 among traders, as chaired by a member of the vigilante group. As the conflict in Gaza approaches

00:20 its fifth month, the repercussions are stark. Prices have skyrocketed due to the halt in

00:26 commercial imports since hostilities began on October 7. Meanwhile, the majority of Gaza's

00:33 2.3 million residents have sought refuge in Rafah near the border with Egypt. Residing

00:40 in makeshift shelters after fleeing the devastation elsewhere in the enclave. Images circulating

00:46 on social media point a troubling picture. Masked men armed with assault rifles and sticks

00:53 stand guard next to market stalls in Rafah. The sight of these vigilante patrols highlight

00:59 the severity of the situation and the desperate measures taken by some to maintain order amidst

01:05 the chaos of war. Identified by headbands bearing the Arabic slogan, "The Committee

01:11 of Public Protection," the masked individuals wielding sticks have claimed a mandate for

01:17 law enforcement. A member of the group speaking to Reuters anonymously justified their actions

01:24 as essential to uphold order in the absence of police presence, which has dwindled due

01:30 to targeted strikes by Israel. The man speaking anonymously asserted that their actions aim

01:36 to regulate prices and punish those exploiting the committee's needs, expressing concerns

01:42 about potential reprisals from Israel. According to Israeli reports, the conflict began when

01:47 Hamas fighters entered Israel, resulting in casualties and hostage-taking. Subsequently,

01:53 Israel's military operations have led to significant Palestinian casualties, as reported by health

01:59 authorities in Gaza.

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