Palestinians seen shopping at a clothing store in Gaza City. Hamas leaders in Gaza imposed a slew of new taxes on imported clothing and office supplies ahead of the new school year, sparking limited but rare protests in the impoverished coastal enclave. It comes at a time when million people in Gaza are suffering from the 15-year-old Israeli blockade, but also from a new jump in prices caused by global supply chain problems and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Economy Ministry list includes planned taxes on items such as packed nuts, with an import tariff of 2,000 shekels (about $600)
Palestinians seen shopping at a clothing store in Gaza City. Hamas leaders in Gaza imposed a slew of new taxes on imported clothing and office supplies ahead of the new school year, sparking limited but rare protests in the impoverished coastal enclave. It comes at a time when million people in Gaza are suffering from the 15-year-old Israeli blockade, but also from a new jump in prices caused by global supply chain problems and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Economy Ministry list includes planned taxes on items such as packed nuts, with an import tariff of 2,000 shekels (about $600) per ton. In the past, nuts were imported tax-free. The tariff on a ton of toilet paper has gone from $90 to $580. The taxes are set to go into effect on August 1.
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