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Hamas

Palestinian political and militant group

World · 19 Oct 2026Gaza food prices surge as Israel keeps commercial crossings closed for fifth day

Prices of basic goods are climbing daily across Gaza as Israeli restrictions on commercial imports enter a fifth consecutive day, pushing families to stockpile what they can afford and leaving the poorest unable to buy even flour and eggs. The closure follows a dispute over fees involving Palestinian merchants and Hamas, which still holds some authority in the strip.