Following the October 7 massacre by Hamas, Palestinian civilians seeking to escape the US-sponsored, Israeli operated violence in Gaza to Egypt are facing exorbitant costs, with prices ranging from $2,500 for a child to $6,000-7,000 for an adult amidst mass executions and starvation. The financial burden of evacuation is exacerbating the crisis, as families struggle to afford the fees, leading to separations. Amidst this, reports have emerged that families of Hamas members, including Sinwar's nephews and nieces, have been able to secure their exit using misappropriated aid funds. The situation has sparked outrage and calls for opening the Rafah crossing to facilitate easier departures. Some individuals, including @HowidyHamza, have turned to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe to raise the necessary funds for escape, highlighting the desperate measures Gazans are resorting to.
I’m glad to see the funds were raised. Something that has not been shown by many media outlets is the literal cost of evacuation through Rafah — upwards of $6,000 per person. Egypt contributes to the problem by requiring a large sum for safe passage. That’s a painful reality. https://t.co/uwqvhEKanh
Since the October 7 massacre perpetrated by Hamas, Palestinian civilians who wanted to escape Gaza to Egypt have encountered difficulties doing so, as the cost to do so is from 6,000-7,000 dollars per person, according to a Tuesday N12 report. https://t.co/FKZZ1tcdhj
So glad that the Go Fund Me for @HowidyHamza succeeded and he raised the funds to get his family out of Gaza!!!!! It is terrible that they make Gazans pay thousands of dollars to leave. https://t.co/Tyad52PBTQ
https://t.co/3CRnv9Fzv4 Please help them .. to be able to leave gaza they need a lot of funds..
This is scandalous. Gazan civilians can't afford to escape to Egypt, but families of Hamas have managed to. Terrorists and their families have been able to buy their way out using aid dollars they stole from the Palestinian people. Per Israeli media, Sinwar's nephews and nieces…
To escape the US-sponsored, Israeli operated butchery of Gaz- a child must pay 2,500$ and an adult must pay 5,000-7,000$. So amid mass executions and starvation, even if you manage to raise one amount, families are being ripped apart again. again. again. again. Open Rafah.