Reut Ben-Khaim
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NPR News Now
NPR News: 11-24-2024 8PM EST
Tzav 9 is an Israeli group that's been opposed to the entry of food and humanitarian aid into Gaza, saying it strengthens Hamas. The group's activists blocked aid trucks dozens of times. The Biden administration called it a violent extremist group and imposed financial and visa sanctions. The group went dormant for months, in part to avoid further sanctions.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 11-24-2024 8PM EST
Several days ago, the group renewed its activity. Co-founder Reut Ben-Khaim spoke with NPR. She said they demonstrated at a border crossing only after an aid convoy had already entered Gaza. She's calling for Israel to take more control over aid distribution. She says she hopes incoming President Trump lifts the sanctions against the group. Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.