A report published by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz has revealed that private contractors hired by the Israeli army are being paid 5,000 shekels (approximately $1,500) for every Palestinian home they demolish in the Gaza Strip. The report further alleges that decisions have been made on the ground that deem the killing of Palestinian civilians, including those searching for food, as acceptable to secure this payment. An Israeli soldier currently deployed in Gaza told Haaretz: “Every private contractor working in Gaza with engineering equipment earns 5,000 shekels for each house they destroy. They’re making a lot of money.”