Gaza
Israel blocks commercial goods entering Gaza
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israel has halted the entry of commercial shipments into Gaza, cutting off supplies including fruit and winter clothing that residents depend on, Al Jazeera reported. The blockade affects a significant revenue stream for the territory amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Hamas denied claims that it collects taxes on goods entering Gaza. The movement's statements came as the commercial restrictions tightened constraints on the already-limited flow of essential items into the enclave.
