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Gaza hit by food shortages and price hikes after Israel shuts crossings (www.middleeasteye.net)

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March 7, 2026

As the US-Israel war on Iran began last week and Gaza’s crossings were shut, panic spread through the densely populated enclave, raising fears of a famine returning.

Palestinians rushed to markets to stock up on essentials, as soaring prices and shortages of key items, particularly vegetables, signalled the impact of the closures.

Gaza depends almost entirely on border crossings for the entry of food and essential goods, meaning any sudden closure is quickly reflected in local markets and household budgets.

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[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

it's as much a famine as the Irish famine was.

illegally destroying all agriculture, and illegally blocking all aid. this isn't a famine, is a genocide. The EU allowes a rogue state to conduct piracy on humanitarian ships. the EU is complicit, the US is complicit.