Hamas Pays Gaza Civil Servants via Cryptic, Cash-Based System

Because of the war, Hamas is still paying its workers in Gaza, but it's done secretly.

Instead of regular paychecks, they send coded messages to civil servants.

These messages tell them where and when to get their money.

A stranger gives them cash, which is about 20% of what they used to earn, and often the bills are old and damaged.

Hamas had a lot of money before the war, and they use money from taxes and other sources.

They also get help from other countries.

Getting paid is a risky process, and sometimes the money is difficult to use.