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Gaza merchants refuse cash amid economic collapse
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Merchants in Gaza are rejecting paper currency, intensifying hardship for residents already strained by war, blockade, and economic crisis, Shehab Wire reported. The refusal to accept cash has sparked public anger, placing additional burdens on citizens, particularly the poor.
The cash shortage is worsening as the conflict and blockade persist. New understandings among stakeholders are being sought to address the ongoing currency and liquidity problems facing the territory.
