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Gaza's chambers of commerce convene over deepening economic crisis
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Gaza's chambers of commerce, industry and agriculture held a dialogue Thursday in Gaza City to address the territory's deteriorating economic conditions, the Palestine News Network reported. The forum, titled "In Gaza, an Economy Struggles to Survive," assembled representatives from international organisations, the private sector and local authorities to examine threats to the Gaza economy's survival.
Trade restrictions and import barriers have intensified the economic pressures bearing down on Gaza's business sector. Participants discussed how these mounting constraints are compounding the existing hardship facing commerce, manufacturing and agricultural enterprises across the territory. The gathering offered a rare opportunity for business leaders and international actors to assess conditions and explore responses to the crisis.
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