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Maram Humaid

‘Lifeline for Gaza’: Businesses raise concerns after Israel halts exports

A truck loaded with goods at the Karem Abu Salem crossing, the only commercial passage between Gaza and Israel [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/Al Jazeera]

Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Business owners in Gaza are concerned about the future of their work after Israel imposed a ban on all exports from the Gaza Strip passing through the Karem Abu Salem crossing.

On Monday, Israeli authorities announced a halt to commercial exports from Gaza to Israel after an “alleged attempt to smuggle explosives”. Karem Abu Salem is the only crossing Israel allows to be used for commercial shipments.

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