Palestinians in Gaza say prices for basic goods have soared since Israel halted the entry of all goods and supplies to the Strip, Al Jazeera reports.

Belal al-Helou told Al Jazeera there was a lot of fear in Gaza City and that people were stocking up on food supplies. “Prices have risen a lot”, and as long as Gaza’s crossings are closed, “the prices will rise and increase even more”.

“People are panicking about food supplies,” he added.

Another shopper, Adly al-Ghandour, said prices had risen “80 per cent so far, and if the crossing remains closed, prices will rise 200pc”.

 Palestinians gather to receive aid provided by UNRWA, including food supplies, outside a distribution centre, at the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza Strip on March 2, 2025. — Reuters
Palestinians gather to receive aid provided by UNRWA, including food supplies, outside a distribution centre, at the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza Strip on March 2, 2025. — Reuters

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