For thousands of Palestinian families already grappling with the loss of their homes and livelihoods, a new and bitter hardship has reportedly emerged from the coastline of the Gaza Strip. Amidst the torrential downpours and biting winds of Storm Byron, displaced residents seeking refuge in makeshift tents are now facing financial demands from the very group governing the enclave.
According to revelations made by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) this week, Hamas has begun charging rent for the patches of sand where destitute families have erected their temporary shelters.
