Propaganda currency is used in nearly every war to gain civilian attention. Israel is using lookalike banknotes to solicit information on hostages. Found via News & Notes from the Society of Paper Money Collectors (Volume IX, Number 27, December 19, 2023).
-Editor
The Israel Defense Forces are dropping counterfeit cash in Gaza, asking residents to provide information about hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a real financial reward
The fake bills, part of a multi-faceted strategy of using money to extract information from residents of Gaza, were dropped on the neighborhoods of Al-Darraj and Tuffah, a district in Gaza City, according to photos of the bills posted by Sapir Lipkin, an N12 News reporter.
To the residents of Al-Darraj and Tuffah, Hamas' ruling will not last longer! Save yourselves from the harm caused by Hamas! Your future is in your hands. This is your last chance to provide us with any information about hostages and to make sure you have a better future for yourselves and a financial reward, read the Arabic texts on the fake 200 Shekel bill.
On the other side of the banknote, the IDF urged residents to report information to Israeli forces on the ground or by calling the telephone number written on the fake bill.
Around 120 Israelis are believed to still be held in captivity in Gaza, Israeli media reports.
To read the complete article, see:
Israel Drops Fake Money on Gaza, Promises Real Money in Exchange for Info on Hostages
(https://themessenger.com/news/israel-drops-fake-money-on-gaza-promises-real-money-in-exchange-for-info-on-hostages)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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