Gazans sneaking into Israel dodge both IDF, Hamas forces
The Palestinian security forces in Gaza are just as tough as the Israelis on the youths who try to cross the border looking for work.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — More Gazans are seeking to flee to Israel in search of jobs in light of the high unemployment rate and the worsening economic conditions in the coastal enclave. On Feb. 16, Palestinian security forces stopped three young Gazans from crossing into Israel through the southern Gaza Strip. Four young men were also arrested Feb. 13 and interrogated by the Ministry of the Interior.
Despite a warning from the security apparatus in Gaza back in August that any Palestinian who attempts to cross over into Israel would be arrested and imprisoned, they keep trying.
Israeli concerns are also growing about the attempts by Gazans to sneak into its territory. The Israel Defense Forces arrested four young men attempting to cross into Israel Feb. 1 and another Feb. 2.
Al-Monitor contacted some of the young men who tried to sneak across the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip to learn their reasons for taking the risk.
