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Israel halts commercial goods entering Gaza
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Israeli restrictions on commercial shipments into Gaza have entered their fifth day amid a dispute over fees and cash payments attributed to Hamas. Gaza’s Government Media Office denies the claims, while residents report sharp increases in food prices and growing fears of shortages.
2 sourcesAl JazeeraUpdated
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No commercial goods entered Gaza for two days, according to Israeli authorities.
2 of 2 sources“Israeli restrictions on the import of commercial goods entered their fifth consecutive day.”
COGAT announced a halt to commercial shipments entering Gaza.
“COGAT ... announced the halt on Wednesday”
AllegedCOGAT said Hamas imposed a fee on each truck entering Gaza.
2 of 2 sources“This comes amid a dispute over fees involving Palestinian merchants and Hamas”