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Palestinians Fleeing Gaza Pay Thousands in Bribes


(Guardian-UK) Kaamil Ahmed - Palestinians desperate to leave Gaza are paying bribes to brokers of up to $10,000 to help them exit through Egypt. Those trying to exit say they are asked to pay large "coordination fees" by brokers with alleged links to the Egyptian intelligence services. A network of brokers, based in Cairo, helping Palestinians leave Gaza has operated around the Rafah border for years. But prices have surged since the start of the war from $500 for each person.
2024-01-09 00:00:00
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