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Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims

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Commercial goods halt entering Gaza amid dispute over Hamas taxes on merchants

Israeli authorities said no commercial goods have entered Gaza for two days, citing a suspension by merchants angered by taxes imposed by Hamas. Palestinian importers and Hamas deny the Israeli account, though Hamas acknowledges charging fees it describes as a voluntary community initiative.

Oct 15, 2026·9 sourcesHamasHumanitarian situation in GazaGaza ceasefire negotiationsIsrael-Gaza war
Commercial goods halt entering Gaza amid dispute over Hamas taxes on merchants
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