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Gaza Smuggling Boom Raises Prices Amid Profit Allegations
The Associated Press looked into a trade involving goods smuggled into Gaza.
Some people say officials, soldiers and middlemen may be making money from it.
The investigation used Israeli court documents and interviews.
The people interviewed included traders, merchants, truckers, officials and residents.
Many of them did not want their names shared.
They feared danger, punishment or problems at work.
Residents said everyday items have become much more expensive.
The report does not provide enough information here to determine who is responsible for the alleged profits.
The Associated Press investigated an alleged illicit trade in smuggled goods in Gaza.
The investigation examined Israeli court documents and interviewed traders, merchants, truckers, officials, United Nations officials and residents.
Officials, soldiers and middlemen are accused of profiting from the smuggling trade.
Residents described obtaining everyday goods at skyrocketing prices.
Many interviewees requested anonymity because of safety concerns, possible retribution or worries about their jobs.
- Who
- The Associated Press, traders, merchants, truckers, Palestinian officials, United Nations officials and Palestinian residents.
- What
- An investigation into alleged smuggling of goods in Gaza and accusations that officials, soldiers and middlemen profit from the trade.
- Where
- Gaza, with Israeli court documents also examined.
- When
- Why
- The investigation sought to understand the illicit trade and its effect on the prices of everyday goods.
Key facts
- Investigator
- The Associated Press
- Evidence examined
- Israeli court documents and interviews
- People interviewed
- Five major traders, three merchants, two truckers, four Palestinian officials, two United Nations officials and 12 Palestinian residents
- Reported effect
- Skyrocketing prices for everyday items
- Accusations
- Officials, soldiers and middlemen are accused of profiting
- Anonymity concerns
- Interviewees cited safety, possible retribution or worries about their jobs
Sources
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