Gaza food prices soar as border closures deepen shortages amid Iran war

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 10, 2026 at 07:25 AM

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Due to the regional war involving the US, Israel, and Iran, Gaza is experiencing soaring food prices and shortages as of March 2026. Border closures by Israel and Egypt have severely restricted the entry of essential supplies, including food, fuel, and medicine. The Kerem Shalom crossing has partially reopened, but aid deliveries remain significantly below the required levels. Residents are rushing to markets to buy what they can, fearing further scarcity. The reduced aid is also impacting medical evacuations, with thousands needing urgent treatment unable to leave Gaza. The World Health Organization reports that only a fraction of the needed trucks are entering Gaza daily.

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