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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Metz and Bassem Mroue

Israel says commercial goods will not enter Gaza, a major shutoff for the hungry territory

Israel Palestinians Gaza - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Israel said that commercial goods will no longer enter the Gaza Strip, cutting off a key source of food and shelter supply for the war-torn territory as hungry Palestinians face the approach of winter.

COGAT, the Israeli military body that oversees humanitarian affairs in Gaza, announced the suspension of commercial goods in a Wednesday statement. It was not clear whether they made the decision. COGAT said it was relaying a statement from Gaza merchants, a claim Palestinians refuted.

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