Israel says commercial goods have stopped entering Gaza, citing merchants' dispute with Hamas over taxes

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How the sides differ Alternative sources stress the loss of a vital food supply; right sources add that Palestinian groups say only Israel can make the decision.

Israel said commercial goods are no longer entering Gaza. It attributed the halt to local merchants suspending coordination amid a dispute with Hamas over taxes. Israel's humanitarian coordinator for the territories announced the suspension on Wednesday and said merchants had requested it. Reuters describes the halt as cutting off a vital source of food and other goods. The Washington Examiner adds that Palestinian groups say the decision rests solely with Israel.

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Alternative RReutersIsrael says commercial goods no longer entering Gaza after merchants suspend coordination

Reuters presents the halt as Israel's account of a merchant-Hamas tax dispute, and notes it shuts off a vital source of food and goods.

Right WEWashington ExaminerGaza cut off from commercial goods imports, Israel says

The Washington Examiner reports Israel's claim that merchants requested the suspension, while noting Palestinian groups dispute this and say Israel alone decides.