A recent investigation by the BBC reveals that Hamas has developed covert methods to pay its members and loyalists in Gaza, despite Israeli efforts to disrupt these payments. The report details how the group stockpiled hundreds of millions of dollars in cash before the conflict began and now distributes salaries discreetly, using encrypted messages and secret meetings. The BBC also found evidence supporting claims that Hamas has diverted humanitarian aid and taxed goods to fund its operations, leaving many ordinary Gazans struggling while loyalists benefit. These practices have reportedly fueled resentment among Gaza's residents, who accuse Hamas of prioritizing its own supporters over the wider population during a time of crisis.