Israeli shekels
Local sources pointed out that the Israeli occupation forces have, over the past three months, also taken 14 large items of machinery, four lorries and 20 other vehicles, four cameras, eight PCs and four mobile phones owned by Palestinian citizens. They added that 14 instances have been recorded of Israeli troops taking NIS 213,000 ($61,700) as well as jewellery from Palestinian-owned homes and shops.
Lathes and other machines which are alleged to be used to make weapons have also been "confiscated", as has Palestinian land. Furthermore, documents have been stolen by the security forces, it is alleged.
Commenting on Israel's violations, lawyer Alaa Badarneh told Felesteen.ps that the Israeli occupation imposes sanctions on the Palestinians as a punishment for their persistence in remaining on their own land. "All these measures are illegal as they violate article 53 of the Fourth Geneva Convention," he pointed out. This cornerstone of international law lays stress on the protection of people's property during wars and armed conflicts. He noted that Israel treats such international conventions with contempt, and believes that it can act with impunity.
Comment: The rogue state of Israel takes money, as it takes land and lives. It's all part of the logic of ethnic cleansing.