The tax dispute between local merchants and Hamas has led to a two-day halt in commercial goods flow, raising concerns about rising food prices and exacerbating Gaza's economic challenges.
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Food affordability fears plague Gaza as Israel halts commercial goods
Commercial goods, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and winter clothing, have not entered Gaza for two days, due to a tax dispute between local merchants and Hamas. That’s fuelling fears of rising prices in a territory already grappling with hunger and an economic crisis.
Published On 16 Oct 2026
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