Gaza Tunnels: By the Numbers

750 Tunnels registered with the Rafah town council. €2,000 Tax per tunnel, per year. $100,000 Cost to dig one functional…

By October 30, 2008

750 Tunnels registered with the Rafah town council.

€2,000 Tax per tunnel, per year.

$100,000 Cost to dig one functional tunnel (includes bribes).

$25,000 Average monthly profit of tunnel owner.

20 Pipelines already laid, carrying diesel fuel, gasoline, etc.

(Source: Der Spiegel)

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