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February 26, 2019       Share:    

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2019/02/gaza-rafah-crossing-trade-egypt-hamas-financial-crisis.html

Gazans Becoming Reluctant to Import from Egypt Due to Higher Costs

(Al-Monitor) Rasha Abou Jalal - Hamas' Ministry of Finance had been collecting about $6.5 million monthly from taxes imposed on goods entering Gaza from Egypt through the Saladin gate near the Rafah border crossing. But a high-ranking source in Hamas' Ministry of National Economy in Gaza said this amount has significantly dropped due to dwindling imports from Egypt. In January, Hamas collected only $2.15 million. Gaza traders are becoming reluctant to import from Egypt due to "insurance and transportation" fees imposed by Egypt.

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