The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that crime and disorder in Gaza has reached unprecedented levels since the start of the war in the Strip began shortly after October 7. According to the report, crime, killings, and smuggling operations have been on the rise and pose risks to international aid missions. U.S. sources warned that should the vacuum of power in the area continue Gaza may suffer chaos for years to come.
Israel has managed, amid the war, to break Hamas’ grip on public order, but has yet to fill the vacuum by itself and isn’t allowing other entities, such as the Palestinian Authority, to do so. The article suggests such a decision could help restore basic services to the Palestinian enclave.
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