Israeli civilians paid thousands to demolish Gaza homes

Israeli civilians operating heavy machinery in Gaza can earn as much as of $9,000 per month, TheMarker reported on Thursday.

Since the start of the war on Gaza, the Israeli military has been systematically demolishing homes and civilian infrastructure across the Palestinian enclave. 

Heavy machinery has played a central role in this destruction, operated both by soldiers and civilians.

According to TheMarker, a trained heavy equipment operator can earn approximately 1,200 shekels ($360) per day, drawn from the 5,000 shekels ($1,500) the Israeli Ministry of Defence pays daily to the equipment’s owner. 

Private contractors can also choose to work at different rates.

For demolishing a three-storey building, contractors receive 2,500 shekels ($750); for taller buildings, the rate rises to 5,000 shekels ($1,500).

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