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Coverage dated October 15, 2026 to October 16, 2026

Commercial goods are no longer entering Gaza, raising fears of worsening shortages in the territory

Headline from The Columbian

JERUSALEM — No commercial goods have entered the Gaza Strip for two days, Israeli authorities said Thursday, blaming the suspension on merchants angered by taxes imposed by Hamas — a claim that Palestinian importers deny.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Israel says commercial goods will not enter Gaza, a major shutoff for the hungry territory (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Israel has announced that commercial goods will no longer enter the Gaza Strip, cutting off a key source of food and shelter supplies

  2. The Columbian

    Commercial goods are no longer entering Gaza, raising fears of worsening shortages in the territory (opens The Columbian)

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    JERUSALEM — No commercial goods have entered the Gaza Strip for two days, Israeli authorities said Thursday, blaming the suspension on merchants angered by taxes imposed by Hamas — a claim that Palestinian importers deny.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Gaza cut off from commercial goods imports, Israel says (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Commercial imports into Gaza were suspended, Israel said, a move it credited to a request from Gaza merchants. Palestinian groups say the decision rests solely with the Jewish state. Israel’s humanitarian Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories announced the suspension on Wednesday, …

  4. Al-Monitor

    Israel says commercial goods no longer entering Gaza after merchants suspend coordination (opens Al-Monitor)

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    JERUSALEM, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Israel said commercial goods were no longer entering Gaza over what it said was a dispute over taxes between local merchants and Hamas, shutting off a vital source of food and other goods in the territory where the population is dependent on aid.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The halt to commercial shipments, including fruit and winter clothing, cuts off a key source of critical supplies.

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