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Going too easy on Gaza: Israeli right rage after PS5 sells for NIS 700 in Gaza
2024-09-17
Death, starvation, polio vaccines and GAMING consoles?
The Never-Bibi crowd is always happy to find something new to scream at him about. What odds the game console is either booty stolen from Israel on 10/7 or sold by a desperate Gazan parent for some money to buy basics from the Hamas warehouses full of goods brought in by well-meaning NGOs, then stolen upon delivery by Hamas officials before the needy could even see what they’re missing?
[Jpost] The video caused shock and anger among several prominent right-wing Israeli commentators, with many calling this proof that Netanyahu was going too easy on Gaza.

Despite persistent claims of goods shortages and price rises in Gaza, the prices of some goods have been astoundingly low, including that of a PlayStation 5 (PS5), according to video obtained by French journalist Jonathan Serero on Sunday.

The video shows the PS5 game console, fresh fruits, soaps, perfumes, sweets, snacks, soft drinks, and more in the market in the center of Gaza.

PLAYSTATION PRICE SURGE
When the PS5 was first released in 2020, there was a massive shortage of consoles, leading to the price spiking to over twice or thrice the retail price, with one person telling Metro they spent £900 on theirs, while the Guardian reported that some paid nearly £1200.

Although prices stabilized as the release rolled out worldwide, prices were often above retail for a few months.

When the PS5 was approved for import to Gaza, it was sold at a premium of between £765-£860 by Israeli wholesalers to Gazan merchants, according to the Guardian.

Imports continued to be fed mostly by gaming cafes, which charge people to play their consols.
Posted by:Skidmark

#2  Unfortunately, not exactly new technology.

Posted by: Besoeker   2024-09-17 17:20  

#1  Apropos of nothing in particular, I wonder how much PETN one could stash inside a PlayStation 5.
Posted by: SteveS   2024-09-17 17:16  

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