Israel says commercial goods will not enter Gaza, a major shutoff for the hungry territory

Israel has announced that commercial goods will no longer be permitted to enter the Gaza Strip. The decision, communicated by the Israeli military body COGAT, effectively halts a primary channel for the delivery of food and shelter supplies into the territory.

This measure comes as the region faces significant humanitarian concerns, with reports of widespread hunger among the Palestinian population. The restriction is particularly critical as it coincides with the onset of winter, increasing the urgency of the supply situation for those residing in the war-torn territory.