# Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments

https://mins.news/en/item/105146

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-18 13:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/gaza-families-fear-food-shortages-as-israel-halts-commercial-shipments?traffic_source=rss

> Prices of basic goods in Gaza have risen since Israel stopped commercial shipments, with residents fearing further shortages if the closure continues. Many families cannot afford to stock up and are buying smaller quantities. Gaza’s Government Media Office denied imposing taxes on commercial trucks, saying the cited payments were for a voluntary community fund.

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