The Palestinians are in for another nightmare. On May 6, CNN reported that the United States had suspended the supply of ammunition to Israel, but the White House did not say why it did so. Israel is worried about the sudden change of face of the United States.
However, even as the United States tries to prevent Israel from attacking Rafah, Israel has no intention of compromising. Netanyahu said Israel would continue to fight until Hamas was completely defeated.
Israel's Defense Ministry said on May 6 that Hamas had refused to accept a ceasefire and that Israel would launch a military operation in Rafah.
In other words, as of now, there is no final outcome of Hamas's negotiations with Israel. Soon after, the Israeli army is likely to lay siege to Rafah. When the time comes, a large number of innocent people will fall, and hundreds of thousands of Palestinians will be displaced.
That's when something unexpected happened.
Last month, a group of militants from nowhere broke into Palestinian banks and robbed almost $70 million, according to Le Monde.
There are these things to note about this matter.
The militants came prepared. In the beginning, the militants robbed a large amount of Israeli currency, worth almost $3 million. The next day, the militants returned, also carrying explosives, which directly blew open the protective chamber and then took more than $30 million worth of currency.
Two days later, militants raided Palestinian bank branches and robbed $36 million worth of Israeli currency.
In short, in a matter of days, the militants carried out three operations, which together robbed almost 70 million dollars.
As for whether these militants are the same group, it is difficult to say for the time being.
So the question arises: who are such blatant militants?
For now, there are at least three possibilities.
First, Hamas and other Palestinian forces. Some foreign media are more inclined to believe that the matter is related to Hamas, but there is no real hammer.
Under the current circumstances, it can be said that Hamas has no way out, and the possibility of taking risks and snatching Palestinian assets is not non-existent. However, if it is really the $70 million that Hamas has stolen, what do they want these funds for?
You know, Gaza has been surrounded by Israel, and a large number of Hamas members have lost their lives. Hamas, which is based in Rafah, will also find it difficult to leave unharmed. In this case, what is the point of Hamas stealing these funds?
Of course, there are not many armed factions in Gaza, and in addition to Hamas, there are other militants, such as Jihad.
Second, Israel. Although this group of militants is extremely arrogant, they deliberately hide the facts, otherwise the world would have known who stole these dollars.
In Gaza, Israel has caused a large number of innocent casualties, and it is possible that some unrestrained Israeli soldiers will do such a thing.
Third, the United States. Under the guise of being a "world policeman," the United States is doing the work of robbers and thieves. The possibility that the United States will let the militants snatch a large amount of dollars is not impossible.
Judging by previous examples, it is estimated that it will be difficult to find this group of militants. The United States and Britain did not take a position on this matter, and Israel also chose to lose its voice. It can be said that it is even more difficult for the Palestinians to find the $70 million, and it is indeed unlikely.
The tragic experience of Palestine confirms once again that this is still an era of strength speaking. If we want not to be bullied, we must strive to improve our economic, technological and military strength, so that we can not be controlled by others and truly keep the enemy out of the country.
At any time, it is better to rely on anyone than on yourself.
The storm may be yet to come, and it will be too difficult for Israel to soon lay siege to Rafah, and the millions of Palestinians living in Gaza.