Israel to resume commercial shipments to Gaza after Hamas fee dispute
COGAT said shipments will resume gradually, with priority for essential goods and tighter oversight after merchants reported Hamas withdrew the 10,000-shekel per truck demand.
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Israel to resume commercial shipments to Gaza after Hamas fee dispute
CAIRO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Israel said on Monday it would resume allowing commercial goods shipments into Gaza after a days-long halt over a tax dispute involving Hamas and merchants, restoring a key route for food and other essentials to the aid-dependent enclave.COGAT, the Israeli military agency overseeing humanitarian affairs in Gaza, said it made the decision after merchants reported that Hamas authorities had withdrawn demands for payments …
The Israeli government announced the gradual resumption of the entry of goods into the Gaza Strip after four days of suspension, accusing Hamas of extorting traders.
Israel: The Israeli authorities have agreed to renew permits for the commercial entry of goods into the Gaza Strip after a few days of suspension due to the imposed "voluntary contribution" of NIS 10,000.
Decision was then taken that Hamas authorities would withdraw the payment requirement of US$3,225 per truck
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