Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments

Al Jazeera reports that food prices rose after Israel stopped commercial goods entering Gaza in October 2026. One resident said a carton of eggs climbed from 35 to 60–70 shekels; another said a sack of flour rose from 25–35 to about 80. Families unable to stock up fear shortages. Israel cited a fees dispute, while Gaza’s Government Media Office denied imposing taxes or government fees on commercial trucks.