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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.
2019-02-26 00:00:00
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