NEW DELHI: The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has led to extensive destruction, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives, including children, and violence against women. Now, shockingly, a report from the Jerusalem Post has alleged that Hamas handlers are distributing a synthetic stimulant referred to as “Captagon,” also known as the “Jihadi drug,” with the aim of inciting violence against Israeli civilians.
According to the report, Hamas handlers provided their operatives with bags filled with Captagon, a drug known in the Arabic market as Abu al-Hilalain. This stimulant is said to be consumed like candy, inciting feelings of rage, irritability, and impatience, which encourages terrorists to commit violent acts.
Surprisingly, two Israeli security officials have confirmed to the American news portal USA Today that the drug was found on some of the Hamas fighters who were killed during or after raids on Israel. The report also indicated that small bags of Captagon, available in tablet or cocaine-like powder form, were discovered alongside ammunition concealed in the clothing and tactical gear of certain Hamas terrorists.
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Captagon reportedly is being trafficked through Turkey to the Middle East. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar have acknowledged the prevalence of fenethylline use among their younger, affluent citizens. In Saudi Arabia, this drug has been in use since the late 1980s, making it a popular choice among young affluent populations in Arab countries.
Professor Rami Yaka, the head of Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine’s School of Pharmacy, has provided insight into the effects of Captagon, stating, “Those who take Captagon feel invincible, with no inhibitions. While opiates make users euphoric and violent, the motivation for wrongdoing is even stronger with amphetamines.”
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Additionally, a report by Harbinger Daily revealed that Captagon can be purchased for as little as a dollar in poorer countries, while in wealthier nations, it may cost up to $20 per pill. Notably, this drug is widely used by Hezbollah terrorists and has become a significant source of income for Syria, with exports reaching an astonishing $3.5 billion in 2020.