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Russia's War on Ukraine Taking a Toll on Gaza
(Al-Monitor) Amany Mahmoud - The outbreak of the Russian war on Ukraine has reflected negatively on the Palestinian population in Gaza, with prices soaring for basic foodstuffs, such as wheat, cooking oil, and sugar. Gaza imports wheat from Russia through Israel and large quantities of vegetable oil from Ukraine. In the same vein, the Egyptian government recently announced the suspension of reconstruction projects in Gaza due to the rise in iron and cement prices. Egyptian cement imports have dropped by 70% since March 10. Cement prices have increased by 40% and iron by 35%.