From the Liveblog of
Monday, April 16, 2018
COGAT sanctions Gaza transport companies that ferried protesters
Israel’s liaison to the Palestinians announces that sanctions will be imposed against 14 Gazan transportation companies that bused protesters to demonstrations on the coastal enclave’s border.
The Defense Ministry’s Coordinator of the Government’s Activities in the Territories, Maj. Gen. Yoav Mordechai, says Israel learned of 14 Gazan companies that “aided in transporting Hamas terrorists and violent rioters to the border. As such, sanctions will be imposed on the owners of these companies.”
“As previously reported, COGAT sent notices to the owners of transportation companies in the Gaza Strip, warning them not to aid in the transport of Hamas terrorists and violent rioters to the Gaza Strip border with Israel,” Mordechai writes in a statement.
The COGAT head asserts that “the violent riots that have been taking place are fueled by Hamas and are an attempt to mask terror activities.”
In a separate Arabic Facebook post, Mordechai lists the 14 companies by name.
COGAT has learned that 14 Gazan companies aided in transporting Hamas terrorists and violent rioters to the border. As such, sanctions will be imposed on the owners of these companies. pic.twitter.com/OavMWt9CjF
— COGAT (@cogatonline) April 16, 2018
As previously reported, COGAT sent notices to the owners of transportation companies in the Gaza Strip, warning them not to aid in the transport of Hamas terrorists and violent rioters to the Gaza Strip border with Israel.
— COGAT (@cogatonline) April 16, 2018
The violent riots that have been taking place are fueled by Hamas and are an attempt to mask terror activities. The IDF is determined to continue operating in defense of Israel's borders from all forms of terrorism.
— COGAT (@cogatonline) April 16, 2018
